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Paragraph 1 Characteristics of projectsF1

The characteristics of project must be considered, with particular regard:—

(a)

the size and design of the whole project;

(b)

cumulation with other existing and/or approved project;

(c)

the use of natural resources, in particular land, soil, water and biodiversity;

(d)

the production of waste;

(e)

pollution and nuisances;

(f)

the risk of major accidents and/or disasters which are relevant to the project concerned including those caused by climate change, in accordance with scientific knowledge;

(g)

the risks to human health (for example due to water contamination or air pollution).

Annotations

Textual amendments

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Sch. 2 substituted (25.9.2017) by The Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. 2017/198), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 (with reg. 20)