Paragraph 1

The characteristics of plans and programmes, having regard, in particular, to—

(a)

the degree to which the plan or programme sets a framework for projects and other activities, either with regard to the location, nature, size and operating conditions or by allocating resources;

(b)

the degree to which the plan or programme influences other plans and programmes including those in a hierarchy;

(c)

the relevance of the plan or programme for the integration of environmental considerations in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development;

(d)

environmental problems relevant to the plan or programme; and

(e)

the relevance of the plan or programme for the implementation of F1F2assimilated law on the environment (for example, plans and programmes linked to waste management or water protection).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(e) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Assessments and Miscellaneous Planning (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1232), regs. 1(2), 5(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2: Word in Sch. 1 para. 1(e) substituted (27.2.2025) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/82), reg. 1(2), Sch. 5 para. 1(b), Sch. 15 para. 7(b)