Paragraph 34 I1I2

after paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A)

Where a land use plan relating to an area wholly in England—

(a)

is likely to have a significant effect on a Ramsar site (either alone or in combination with other plans or projects), and

(b)

is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site,

the plan-making authority for that plan must, before the plan is given effect, make an appropriate assessment of the implications for the site in view of that site’s conservation objectives.”;

in paragraph (4), after “European site” insert “, the Ramsar site”;

in the heading, for “and European offshore marine sites” substitute “, European offshore marine sites and certain Ramsar sites”.