# The Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999, Paragraph 2: Location of development


The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by development must be considered, having regard, in particular, to–
(a) the existing land use;
(b) the relative abundance, quality and regenerative capacity of natural resources in the area;
(c) 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 Member States' legislation; areas designated by Member States pursuant to Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds and Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora;
(vi) areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in Community legislation have already been exceeded;
(vii) densely populated areas;
(viii) landscapes of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/1999/1/schedule/3/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-impact-assessment-scotland-regulations-1999/schedule-3/paragraph-2
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