SCHEDULE 1Selection criteria for screening
Characteristics of development1
The characteristics of development must be considered having regard, in particular, to—
a
the size of the development;
b
the cumulation with other development;
c
the use of natural resources;
d
the production of waste;
e
pollution and nuisances;
f
the risk of accidents, having regard in particular to substances or technologies used.
Location of development2
The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by development must be considered, having regard, in particular, to—
a
the existing land use;
b
the relative abundance, quality and regenerative capacity of natural resources in the area;
c
the absorption capacity of the natural environment, paying particular attention to the following areas—
i
wetlands;
ii
coastal zones;
iii
mountain and forest areas;
iv
nature reserves and parks;
v
areas classified or protected under Member States' legislation F2or the legislation of any part of the UK; areas designated F3under EU-derived domestic legislation which transposed Council Directive 79/409/EECM1 on the conservation of wild birds M2F1or Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds and Council Directive 92/43/EECM3 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora M4;
vi
areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in F4retained EU law have already been exceeded;
vii
densely populated areas;
viii
landscapes of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.
Characteristics of the potential impact3
The potential significant effects of development must be considered in relation to criteria set out under paragraphs 1 and 2 above, and having regard in particular to—
a
the extent of the impact (geographical area and size of the affected population);
b
the transfrontier nature of the impact;
c
the magnitude and complexity of the impact;
d
the probability of the impact;
e
the duration, frequency and reversibility of the impact.