Regulations 9(2)(a) and 10(4)(a)
1. The characteristics of plans and programmes, having regard, in particular, to—U.K.
(a)the degree to which the plan or programme sets a framework for projects and other activities, either with regard to the location, nature, size and operating conditions or by allocating resources;
(b)the degree to which the plan or programme influences other plans and programmes including those in a hierarchy;
(c)the relevance of the plan or programme for the integration of environmental considerations in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development;
(d)environmental problems relevant to the plan or programme; and
(e)the relevance of the plan or programme for the implementation of [F1retained EU law] on the environment (for example, plans and programmes linked to waste management or water protection).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(e) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Assessments and Miscellaneous Planning (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1232), regs. 1(2), 5(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
2. Characteristics of the effects and of the area likely to be affected, having regard, in particular, to—U.K.
(a)the probability, duration, frequency and reversibility of the effects;
(b)the cumulative nature of the effects;
(c)the transboundary nature of the effects;
(d)the risks to human health or the environment (for example, due to accidents);
(e)the magnitude and spatial extent of the effects (geographical area and size of the population likely to be affected);
(f)the value and vulnerability of the area likely to be affected due to—
(i)special natural characteristics or cultural heritage;
(ii)exceeded environmental quality standards or limit values; or
(iii)intensive land-use; and
(g)the effects on areas or landscapes which have a recognised national, Community or international protection status.