Paragraph 1 Characteristics of improvement worksF1

England and Wales

The characteristics of improvement works must be considered, with particular regard to—

(a)

the size and design of the whole improvement works;

(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 which are relevant to the improvement works, 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

F1: Sch. 2 substituted (16.5.2017) by The Environmental Impact Assessment (Land Drainage Improvement Works) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/585), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 (with reg. 22)