Sch 1 para 1
The characteristics of plans and programmes, having regard, in particular, to— (a) the degree to which the plan or programme sets a framework for projects and other activities, either with regard to the location, nature, size and operating conditions or by allocating resources; (b) the degree to which the plan or programme influences other plans and programmes including those in a hierarchy; (c) the relevance of the plan or programme for the integration of environmental considerations in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development; (d) environmental problems relevant to the plan or programme; and (e) the relevance of the plan or programme for the implementation of assimilated law on the environment.