Paragraph 1

England and Wales

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.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(e) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes and the Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/245), regs. 1(2)(3), 2(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2: Word in Sch. 1 para. 1(e) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1332), regs. 1(2), 7(3)