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Agency), SEA and biodiversity (English Nature et al. 2004) and SEA and climate change
(CCW et al. 2004). Box 12.3 shows the table of contents of the ODPM (2003) guidance
on SEA for land-use plans; Box 12.4 gives more detail on the five main stages of SEA,
which are also used in the guidance on Local Transport Plans (DfT 2004).
Much of the discussion about how to implement the SEA Directive in the UK has been
about how SEA should relate to the existing system of sustainability appraisal. Under
changes to the planning system proposed in the Planning and Compulsory
Figure 12.5 Timing of appraisal vs.
changes to the plan. ( Source: Therivel
and Minas 2002.)
Box 12.3 Contents of the guidance on SEA of English land-use plans
1. Introduction
2. Background and context
Objectives and requirements of the Directive
SEA and the planning process
SEA and sustainability appraisal
Plans for which SEA is not always required
Consultation
Who should undertake the SEA?
3. Stages of SEA
A Setting the context and establishing the baseline
B Deciding the scope of SEA and developing alternatives
C Assessing the effects of the plan
D Consultation on the draft plan and environmental report
E Monitoring implementation of the plan
Glossary