Regulations 9(2)(a) and 10(4)(a)
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[F2assimilated] law] on the environment.
Textual Amendments
F1Words 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)
F2Word in Sch. 1 para. 1(e) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1332), regs. 1(2), 7(3)
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.