# The Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (England) Regulations 2006, Paragraph 2: Location of Project


The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by projects, having regard in particular to—
(g) the existing land use;
(h) the relative abundance, quality and regenerative capacity of natural resources in the area; and
(i) 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 legislation (including European sites);
(vi) areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in any legislation of the Communities have already been exceeded;
(vii) densely populated areas; and
(viii) landscapes of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2362/schedule/2/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-impact-assessment-agriculture-england-regulations-2006/schedule-2/paragraph-2
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