# The Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2000, Paragraph 2: Location of development


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; and
(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 EEA States' legislation;
(vi) special protection areas designated by EEA States pursuant to Directives 79/409/EEC and 92/43/EEC;
(vii) areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in legislation of the Communities have already been exceeded;
(viii) densely populated areas; and
(ix) landscapes of historical, cultural and archaeological significance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2000/320/schedule/3/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electricity-works-environmental-impact-assessment-scotland-regulations-2000/schedule-3/paragraph-2
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