Paragraph 1 Characteristics of development
The characteristics of development must be considered with particular regard to—
(a)
the size and design of the whole development;
(b)
cumulation with other existing development and/or approved development;
(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 relevant to the development 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).