Annex II Consideration of plans and projects affecting Natura 2000 sites

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Source:CommissionguidanceonArticle6oftheHabitat sDirective
Assess implications in view of the site’s
conservation objectives
Assess cumulative and in-combination
ef‌fects with other plans and/or projects
Does the site host a priority habitat or species?
Are there human health or safety considerations
or important environmental benef‌its?
Are there imperative reasons of
overriding public interest?
Authorisation may be granted
provided adequate compensation
measures are taken.
Commission is informed
Can it be concluded that the PP will not
adversely af‌fect the integrity of the site?
Can the negative impacts be removed
e.g. through mitigation measures?
Authorisation must not be granted
Authorisation
must not be
granted
Authorisation
may be granted
Authorisation may be granted for
other imperative reasons of overriding
public interest, following a Commission
Opinion. Adequate compensation
measures have to be taken
ScreeningAppropriate Assessment
Derogation: Article 6(4)
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
Is the Plan or Project (PP) directly connected with, or necessary to, the management of the
site for nature conservation purposes?
YES
NO
NO
NO YES NOYES
YES
YES
Are there alternative solutions?
Redesign the
plan or project
NO YES
Is the PP likely to have signif‌icant
ef‌fects on the site?
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ANNEX II
Consideration of plans and projects af‌fecting Natura 2000 sites

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