# The Pipe-line Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2000, Paragraph 2: Location of relevant pipe-line works


The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by the relevant pipe-line works, having regard in particular, 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 national legislation or Natura 2000 as defined in regulation 3(1) of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017;
(vi) areas in which there has already been a failure to meet the environmental quality standards laid down in assimilated law and relevant to the project or in which it is considered that there is such a failure;
(vii) densely populated areas; and
(viii) landscapes and sites of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1928/schedule/2/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pipe-line-works-environmental-impact-assessment-regulations-2000/schedule-2/paragraph-2
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