Towards appropriate assessment of plans: Riki Therivel discusses 'appropriate assessment' of land use plans--what it involves, who has done what so far, and some key issues that those carrying it out are likely to face.(habitat and biodiversity protection)

Town and Country Planning, October, 2006 by Therivel, Riki

IF YOUR emerging plan could have any kind of impact on a special protection area (SPA) for birds of special area of conservation (SAC) for habitats, then read on ... because you will need to carry out an appropriate assessment of your plan. This article discusses what 'appropriate assessment' of plans is, what it involves, who has done what so far, and some key issues likely to be faced by people carrying out appropriate assessments.

What is appropriate assessment?

Articles 6(3) and 6(4) of the Habitats Directive set out the decision-making tests for plans or projects affecting Natura 2000 sites. Article 6(3) establishes the requirement for appropriate assessment (AA), as shown in the panel on the right. Article 6(4) goes on to discuss alternative...

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