# The Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017, Schedule 3: Selection criteria referred to in Article 4.3 of the Directive

Extent: N.I.

The characteristics of development shall be considered having regard, in particular, to—
(a) the size and design of the whole development;
(b) the 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 which are 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).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2017/83/schedule/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-environmental-impact-assessment-regulations-northern-ireland-2017/schedule-3
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