Paragraph 1 Characteristics of the projectF1
The characteristics of the project must be considered having particular regard to—
(a)
the size and design of the project;
(b)
cumulation with other existing or approved projects;
(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 or disasters 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. 3 substituted (16.5.2017) by The Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/592), regs. 1(1), 26 (with reg. 28)