F1SCHEDULE 3Selection criteria for screening Schedule 2 development
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, areas designated by Member States pursuant to Council Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds M1 and Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora M2;
vi
areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in EU legislation 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.
Regulations revoked (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/567), regs. 1(2), 65(1) (subject to savings and transitional provisions in regs. 63, 65(2)-(10))