# The Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007, Paragraph 2: Location of projects


The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by projects must be considered, with particular regard to:—
(a) the existing and approved land use;
(b) the relative abundance, availability, quality and regenerative capacity of natural resources (including soil, land, water, and biodiversity) in the area and its underground;
(c) the absorption capacity of the natural environment, paying particular attention to the following areas:—
(i) wetlands, riparian areas, river mouths;
(ii) coastal zones and the marine environment;
(iii) mountain and forest areas;
(iv) nature reserves and parks;
(v) areas classified or protected under legislation (“including European sites or Areas of Special Scientific Interest” or “Natura 2000 areas ...”);
(vi) areas in which there has already been a failure to meet the environmental quality standards, laid down in Union legislation and relevant to the project, or in which it is considered that there is such a failure;
(vii) densely populated areas;
(viii) landscapes and sites of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/421/schedule/2/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-impact-assessment-agriculture-regulations-northern-ireland-2007/schedule-2/paragraph-2
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