Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Environmental Impact Assessment (Uncultivated Land and Semi-Natural Areas) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 2127 (W.214) of 2002).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Wales
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
EIA Agricultural land Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
These Regulations come into force on 13 August 2002.
Abstract

These Regulations implement, in relation to projects for the use of uncultivated land and semi-natural areas in Wales for intensive agricultural purposes, Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment and Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora insofar as it applies to such projects. The definition of "project" identifies those activities which are subject to the requirements of the Regulations Regulation 6 prohibits a relevant project from being carried out without consent first having been obtained from the National Assembly.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

Legislation | European Union | 1985

Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Impact Assessment (Uncultivated Land and Semi-natural Areas) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (W.S.I. No. 203 (W. 17) of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: EIA, Agricultural land, Access-to-information, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (W.S.I. No. 2933 (W. 253) of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Agricultural development, Abandoned land/unoccupied land, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Transboundary effects, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX