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SCHEDULE 1
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Section 5
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Text of Schedule 7 to the Planning and Development Regulations 2001
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CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A DEVELOPMENT WOULD OR WOULD NOT BE LIKELY TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
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Articles 103, 109 and 120
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1. Characteristics of proposed development
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The characteristics of proposed development, in particular:
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— the size of the proposed development,
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— the cumulation with other proposed development,
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— the use of natural resources,
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— the production of waste,
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— pollution and nuisances,
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— the risk of accidents, having regard to substances or technologies used.
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2. Location of proposed development
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The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by proposed development, having regard in particular to:
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— the existing land use,
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— the relative abundance, quality and regenerative capacity or natural resources in the area,
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— the absorption capacity of the natural environment, paying particular attention to the following areas:
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(a) wetlands,
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(b) coastal zones,
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(c) mountain and forest areas,
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(d) nature reserves and parks,
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(e) areas classified or protected under legislation, including special protection areas designated pursuant to Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 and Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992,
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(f) areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in legislation of the European Communities have already been exceeded,
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(g) densely populated areas,
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(h) landscapes of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.
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3. Characteristics of potential impacts
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The potential significant effects of proposed development in relation to criteria set out under paragraphs 1 and 2 above, and having regard in particular to:
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— the extent of the impact (geographical area and size of the affected population),
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— the transfrontier nature of the impact,
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— the magnitude and complexity of the impact,
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— the probability of the impact,
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— the duration, frequency and reversibility of the impact.
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