Paragraph 2

England and Wales

Characteristics of the effects and of the area likely to be affected, having regard, in particular, to the—

(a)

probability, duration, frequency and reversibility of the effects;

(b)

cumulative nature of the effects;

(c)

transboundary nature of the effects;

(d)

risks to human health or the environment;

(e)

magnitude and spatial extent of the effects (geographical area and size of the population likely to be affected);

(f)

value and vulnerability of the area likely to be affected due to —

(i)

special natural characteristics or cultural heritage;

(ii)

exceeded environmental quality standards or limit values; or

(iii)

intensive land-use; and

(g)

effects on areas or landscapes which have a recognised national, Community or international protection status.