The Scottish Government Directorate for the Built Environment
March 2008
ISBN 978 0 7559 7015 5 (Web only publication)
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Contents of the Environmental Report
Non-technical summary
INTRODUCTION
Purpose of this Environmental Report and Key Facts
SEA activities to date
CONTEXT
Outline and objectives of the Consultation Paper and Draft Order
Relationship with other PPS and environmental objectives
Relevant aspects of the current state of the environment
Environmental problems
Likely evolution of the environment without permitted development rights for domestic microgeneration equipment
ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS AND IDENTIFICATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES
Assessment methods
Assessment of the Consultation Paper and Draft Order and their alternatives - summary of findings
Cumulative effects of domestic microgeneration equipment on environmental topic areas
Measures envisaged for the prevention, reduction and offsetting of any significant adverse effects
Reasons for selecting the 'preferred alternative'
Monitoring
NEXT STEPS
Appendix A. Links to other PPS and environmental objectives