Regulations 9(2)(a) and 10(4)(a)

SCHEDULE 1 E+W CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE LIKELY SIGNIFICANCE OF EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT

1.  The characteristics of plans and programmes, having regard, in particular, to— E+W

(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 [F1 retained EU law] on the environment.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(e) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes and the Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/245), regs. 1(2)(3), 2(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 the— E+W

(a) probability, duration, frequency and reversibility of the effects;

(b) cumulative nature of the effects;

(c) transboundary nature of the effects;

(d) risks to human health or the environment;

(e) magnitude and spatial extent of the effects (geographical area and size of the population likely to be affected);

(f) 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) effects on areas or landscapes which have a recognised national, Community or international protection status.