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— noise;

— vibration;

— light;

— heat;

— radiation;

— deposits/residues to land and soil;

— others.

1.4 Main alternative sites and processes considered, where appropriate, and reasons for

final choice.

Section 2
Information describing the site and its environment Physical features

2.1 Population—proximity and numbers.

2.2 Flora and fauna (including both habitats and species)—in particular, protected species

and their habitats.

2.3 Soil: agricultural quality, geology and geomorphology.

2.4 Water: aquifers, watercourses, shoreline, including the type, quantity, composition and

strength of any existing discharges.

2.5 Air: climatic factors, air quality, etc.

2.6 Architectural and historic heritage, archaeological sites and features, and other material

assets.

2.7 Landscape and topography.

2.8 Recreational uses.

2.9 Any other relevant environmental features.

The policy framework

2.10 Where applicable, the information considered under this section should include all relevant
statutory designations such as national nature reserves, sites of special scientific interest,
national parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty, heritage coasts, regional parks, country
parks and designated green belt, local nature reserves, areas affected by tree preservation
orders, water protection zones, conservation areas, listed buildings, scheduled ancient
monuments and designated areas of archaeological importance. It should also include
references to relevant national policies (including Planning Policy Guidance (PPG) notes)
and to regional and local plans and policies (including approved or emerging development
plans).

2.11 Reference should also be made to international designations, e.g. those under the EC “Wild
Birds” or “Habitats” Directives, the Biodiversity Convention and the Ramsar Convention.
Section 3

Assessment of effects