3.3 Guidance on the HRA Process 26.


27.


In preparing this report, consideration has been given to the relevant guidance issued by a number of Governmental, statutory and industry bodies.


In relation to guidance from Government bodies this includes:


 European Commission: Assessment of Plans and Projects Significantly Affecting Natura 2000 Sites.


 European Commission: EU Guidance on wind energy development in accordance with EU nature directives.


 Department of Communities and Local Government: Guidance on ‘Planning for the Protection of European Sites: Appropriate Assessment’.


 The Planning Inspectorate Advice Note Nine: Rochdale Envelope.


 The Planning Inspectorate Advice Note Ten: Habitat Regulations Assessment relevant to nationally significant infrastructure projects.


28. In relation to guidance from the SNCBs this includes:


 English Nature: Habitats Regulations Guidance Note (HRGN 1): The Appropriate Assessment (Regulation 48) The Conservation (Natural Habitats &c) Regulations, 1994.


 English Nature: Habitats Regulations Guidance Note (HRGN 3): The Determination of Likely Significant Effect under the Conservation (Natural Habitats &c) Regulations, 1994.


 English Nature: Habitats Regulations Guidance Note (HRGN 4): Alone or in combination.


 Natural England and JNCC: Interim advice on HRA screening for seabirds in the non-breeding season.


 Natural England and JNCC: Advice on HRA screening for seabirds in the breeding season.


 Natural England and JNCC: Interim Advice Note – Presenting information to inform assessment of the potential magnitude and consequences of displacement of seabirds in relation to Offshore Windfarm Developments.


 Scottish Natural Heritage: Guidance on Assessing the Cumulative Impact of Onshore Wind Energy Developments.


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