Welsh Statutory Instrument SI 2017 Wales

The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017

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Amended (in force with amendments)
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Schedules

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s.sch007 Functions under Section 141 of the 1990 Act (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Confirm in writing if you will provide an Environmental StatementApplicant
109 other schedules
s.sch001 Descriptions of development for the purposes of the definition of “Schedule 1 development” (opens in a new tab)
s.sch001 Crude-oil refineries (excluding undertakings manufacturing only lubricants from crude oil)...
s.sch001 Waste disposal installations for the incineration or chemical treatment (as...
s.sch001 Groundwater abstraction or artificial groundwater recharge schemes where the annual...
s.sch001 (a) Works for the transfer of water resources, other...
s.sch001 Waste water treatment plants with a capacity exceeding 150,000 population...
s.sch001 Extraction of petroleum and natural gas for commercial purposes where...
s.sch001 Dams and other installations designed for the holding back or...
s.sch001 Pipelines with a diameter of more than 800 millimetres and...
s.sch001 Installations for the intensive rearing of poultry or pigs with...
s.sch001 Industrial plants for— (a) the production of pulp from timber...
s.sch001 Quarries and open-cast mining where the surface of the site...
s.sch001 (a) Thermal power stations and other combustion installations with...
s.sch001 Installations for storage of petroleum, petrochemical or chemical products with...
s.sch001 Storage sites pursuant to Chapter 3 of Part 1 of...
s.sch001 Installations for the capture of carbon dioxide streams for the...
s.sch001 Any change to or extension of development listed in this...
s.sch001 (a) Installations for the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear fuel;...
s.sch001 (a) Integrated works for the initial smelting of cast-iron...
s.sch001 Installations for the extraction of asbestos and for the processing...
s.sch001 Integrated chemical installations, that is to say, installations for the...
s.sch001 (a) Construction of lines for long-distance railway traffic and...
s.sch001 (a) Inland waterways and ports for inland-waterway traffic which...
s.sch001 Waste disposal installations for the incineration, chemical treatment (as defined...
s.sch001 Interpretation
s.sch001 Descriptions of development
s.sch002 Descriptions of development and applicable thresholds and criteria for the purposes of the definition of “Schedule 2 development” (opens in a new tab)
s.sch002 In the table below— “area of the works” (“arwynebedd gwaith”)...
s.sch002 The table below sets out the descriptions of development and...
s.sch003 Selection criteria for screening Schedule 2 development (opens in a new tab)
s.sch003 Characteristics of development
s.sch003 Location of development
s.sch003 Types and characteristics of the potential impact
s.sch004 Information for inclusion in environmental statements (opens in a new tab)
s.sch004 Description of the development, including in particular—
s.sch004 A reference list detailing the sources used for the descriptions...
s.sch004 A description of the reasonable alternatives (for example in terms...
s.sch004 A description of the relevant aspects of the current state...
s.sch004 A description of the factors specified in regulation 4(2) likely...
s.sch004 A description of the likely significant effects of the development...
s.sch004 A description of the forecasting methods or evidence used to...
s.sch004 A description of the measures envisaged to avoid, prevent, reduce...
s.sch004 A description of the expected significant adverse effects of the...
s.sch004 A non-technical summary of the information provided under paragraphs 1...
s.sch005 Local Development Orders (opens in a new tab)
s.sch005 In a case to which this Schedule has effect, these...
s.sch005 Regulation 19 is to be read as if—
s.sch005 Regulation 22 is to be read as if it provided—...
s.sch005 Regulation 24 is to be read as if—
s.sch005 Regulation 25 is to be read as if in paragraph...
s.sch005 Regulation 27 is to be read as if paragraphs (1)...
s.sch005 Regulation 28 is to be read as if paragraph (1)...
s.sch005 Regulation 29 is to be read as if—
s.sch005 Regulation 56 is to be read as if—
s.sch005 Regulations 3, 9, 10, 12, 13, 20 and 21 do...
s.sch005 In regulation 5— (a) paragraph (2)(a) does not apply;
s.sch005 Regulation 11 applies as if references to—
s.sch005 Regulation 14 is to be read as if it provided—...
s.sch005 Regulation 15 is to be read as if it provided—...
s.sch005 Regulation 16 is to be read as if it provided—...
s.sch005 Regulation 17 is to be read as if—
s.sch005 Regulation 18 is to be read as if it provided—...
s.sch006 Notices of unauthorised development, orders made under section 90 of the 2024 Act, and section 97 and 102 Orders under the 1990 Act (opens in a new tab)
s.sch006 In a case to which this Schedule has effect, these...
s.sch006 Regulation 17 is to be read as if—
s.sch006 Regulation 18 is to be read as if it provided—...
s.sch006 Regulation 19 is to be read as if—
s.sch006 Regulation 20 is to be read as if it provided—...
s.sch006 Regulation 22 is to be read as if it provided—...
s.sch006 Regulation 24 must be read as if—
s.sch006 Regulation 25(1) is to be read as if—
s.sch006 Regulation 27 is to be read as if it read—...
s.sch006 Regulation 28 is to be read as if paragraph (1)...
s.sch006 Regulation 29 is to be read as if it provided—...
s.sch006 Regulations 3, 7(2), 9, 10, 12(1), (2) and (8), 13...
s.sch006 Regulation 56 is to be read as if—
s.sch006 In this Schedule and in the application of these Regulations...
s.sch006 Regulation 5 is to be read as if—
s.sch006 Regulations 8, 11 and 12(3) to (8) apply as if...
s.sch006 Regulation 12(8) is to be read as if “by refusing...
s.sch006 Regulation 14 and its heading are to be read as...
s.sch006 Regulation 15 is to be read as if it provided—...
s.sch006 Regulation 16 is to be read as if it provided—...
s.sch007 In a case to which this Schedule has effect, these...
s.sch007 Regulations 3, 7(2), 8 to 13, 18 and 21 do...
s.sch007 In this Schedule and in the application of other regulations...
s.sch007 (1) Where, on consideration of a purchase notice it appears...
s.sch007 Where it appears to the Welsh Ministers that the relevant...
s.sch007 (1) Where the applicant proposes to submit an environmental statement,...
s.sch007 Where— (a) a notification has been given under paragraph 6(3),...
s.sch007 Where it appears to the Welsh Ministers that the environmental...
s.sch008 ROMP Applications (opens in a new tab)
s.sch008 Modification of provisions on prohibition of granting planning permission or subsequent consent
s.sch008 ROMP applications: duty to make a prohibition order after two years suspension of permission
s.sch008 Modification of provisions on application to local planning authority without an environmental statement
s.sch008 Disapplication of regulations and modifications of provisions on application referred to or appealed to the Welsh Ministers without an environmental statement
s.sch008 Substitution of references to section 78 of the 1990 Act right of appeal and modification of provisions on appeal to the Welsh Ministers without an environmental statement
s.sch008 Modification of provisions on preparation, publicity and procedures on submission of environmental statements
s.sch008 Modification of provisions on application to the High Court and giving of directions
s.sch008 Suspension of minerals development
s.sch008 Determination of conditions and right of appeal on non-determination
s.sch008 ROMP application by a mineral planning authority
s.sch009 Amendments to other instruments (opens in a new tab)
s.sch009 The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012
s.sch009 Developments of National Significance (Procedure) (Wales) Order 2016
s.sch010 Consequential amendments (opens in a new tab)
s.sch010 The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995
s.sch010 The Public Gas Transporter Pipe-line Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1999
s.sch010 The Planning (National Security Directions and Appointed Representatives) (Wales) Regulations 2006
s.005 General provisions relating to screening Regulated
  • Provide environment information for screening decisionsAny Person
s.020 Provision of copies of environmental statements and further information for the Welsh Ministers on referral or appeal Regulated
  • Provide environmental statements to Welsh Ministers on appeal or referralApplicant
s.021 Procedure where an environmental statement is submitted to the Welsh Ministers Regulated
  • Submit Environmental Statements in both electronic and paper formatsApplicant
s.024 Further information and evidence in respect of environmental statements Regulated
  • Provide additional environmental information upon requestApplicant
s.027 Availability of opinions, directions etc. for inspection Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Planning authorities must make environmental impact documents publicLocal authority
s.033 Scoping directions Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Welsh Ministers must provide a scoping direction within 8 weeksCrown / Minister / Government department
s.034 Procedure to facilitate preparation of environmental statements Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Welsh Ministers must notify relevant parties to facilitate environmental reportsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.036 Availability of copies of environmental statements Regulated
  • Provide copies of your environmental statement to the publicApplicant
s.039 Local development orders Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local planning authorities must conduct environmental screenings for LDOsLocal authority
s.043 Duty to ensure objectives of the Directive are met Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Planning authorities must enforce Environmental Impact Assessment complianceLocal authority
s.046 Screening directions Regulated
  • Apply to Welsh Ministers for a screening directionAny Person
s.047 Provision of information Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities and consultees must provide environmental information on requestLocal authority
s.048 Appeal to the Welsh Ministers without a screening opinion or screening direction Regulated
  • Provide additional information for screening directions during planning appealsApplicant
s.049 Appeal to the Welsh Ministers without an environmental statement Regulated
  • Submit an environmental statement for planning enforcement appealsApplicant
s.050 Procedure where an environmental statement is submitted to the Welsh Ministers Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Welsh Ministers must notify parties when an environmental statement is receivedCrown / Minister / Government department
s.051 Further information and evidence respecting environmental statements Regulated
  • Provide additional environmental information within the specified deadlineApplicant
s.056 Development in Wales likely to have significant effects in an EEA State Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Welsh Ministers must consult EEA States on transboundary environmental impactsCrown / Minister / Government department
49 other provisions
s.001 Title, commencement and application
s.002 Interpretation
s.003 Prohibition on granting planning permission , infrastructure consent or subsequent consent without environmental impact assessment
s.004 Environmental impact assessment
s.006 Requests for screening opinions
s.007 Requests for screening directions of the Welsh Ministers
s.008 Applications which appear to require screening opinion
s.009 Subsequent applications where environmental information previously provided
s.010 Subsequent applications where environmental information not previously provided
s.011 Application made to a local planning authority without an environmental statement
s.012 Application referred to the Welsh Ministers without an environmental statement
s.013 Appeal to the Welsh Ministers without an environmental statement
s.014 Scoping opinions
s.015 Scoping directions
s.016 Procedure to facilitate preparation of environmental statements
s.017 Environmental statements
s.018 Procedure where an environmental statement is submitted to a local planning authority or specified person
s.019 Publicity where an environmental statement is submitted after the planning application or subsequent application
s.022 Availability of copies of environmental statements
s.023 Charges for copies of environmental statements
s.025 Consideration of whether planning permission , infrastructure consent or subsequent consent should be granted
s.026 Coordination of assessments
s.028 Information to accompany decisions
s.029 Duties to inform the public and the Welsh Ministers of final decisions
s.030 Application of Parts 2 to 7
s.031 Requests for screening directions of the Welsh Ministers
s.032 Applications made without an environmental statement
s.035 Publicity where an environmental statement is submitted after the planning application or application for infrastructure consent
s.037 Availability of directions etc. for inspection
s.038 New simplified planning zone schemes or enterprise zone orders
s.040 Notices of unauthorised development, orders under section 90 of the 2024 Act, section 97 orders and section 102 orders
s.041 Action under section 141 of the 1990 Act
s.042 Interpretation of this Part
s.044 Prohibition on the grant of planning permission for unauthorised EIA development
s.045 Screening opinions
s.052 Publicity for environmental statements or further information
s.053 Public inspection of documents
s.054 Significant transboundary effects
s.055 General application of the Regulations to ROMP applications
s.057 Projects in an EEA State likely to have significant transboundary effects
s.058 Objectivity and bias
s.059 Application to the High Court
s.060 Hazardous waste and material change of use
s.061 Extension of the period for an authority's decision on a planning application
s.062 Extension of the power to provide in a development order for the giving of directions as respects the manner in which planning applications are dealt with
s.063 Application to the Crown
s.064 Amendment of other instruments
s.065 Revocation, saving and transitional provisions
s.066 Consequential amendments

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