Strategic land review
Habitat Regulations Assessment
This report sets out the baseline information and evidence base required to inform this HRA of the SLR stage of the South Tyneside Local Plan.
HRA is a process which seeks to identify 'likely significant effects' resulting from a land-use plan or project which could potentially impact on the conservation objectives of one or more European Site. It is a procedure which must be undertaken by relevant plans or projects, whose implementation may impact upon designated European Sites. HRA is a requirement of both European and UK legislation and seeks to ensure that the protection and integrity of European Sites is part of the planning process.