Paragraph 1 Characteristics of development
The characteristics of the development must be considered, having regard in particular to—
(a)
the size and design of the whole development;
(b)
cumulation with other existing and approved developments;
(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 disasters that are relevant to the development, 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).