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