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Assessing Development Plans in Terms of the Need for Appropriate Assessment: Interim Guidance

DescriptionThis interim guidance gives information on the consideration and need for appropriate assessment of development plans; the steps required and how the Scottish Executive and Scottish Natural Heritage can assist local authorities to comply with the Habitats Directive.
ISBN0-7559-6087-4
Official Print Publication DateMay 2006
Website Publication DateJune 02, 2006

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Contents

Introduction
Background
Transitional arrangements
Consultation and submitting plans to Ministers
When is an appropriate assessment of a plans required
What is a significant effect
What is an appropriate assessment
Examples of emerging approaches
Links between Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment
Sources of Information

Table 1: Checklist: Assessing Development Plans For Appropriate Assessment
Annex 1: Appropriate Assessment - Flowchart
Annex 2: Letter of 7 April 2006 from the Chief Planner
Annex 3: Extract from ECJ ruling
Annex 4: Glossary & other information

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