Paragraph 1 Characteristics of proposed development
The characteristics of the proposed development must be considered having regard, in particular, to—
(a)
the size and design of the development,
(b)
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 which are relevant to the project 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).