SCHEDULE 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 and design of the development;

b

the cumulation with other existing development and/or approved development;

c

the use of natural resources, in particular land, soil, water and biodiversity;

d

the production of waste;

e

pollution and nuisances;

f

the risk of major accidents and/or disasters relevant to the development concerned, including those caused by climate change, in accordance with scientific knowledge;

g

the risks to human health (for example due to water contamination or air pollution).