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Habitats directive: consultation on draft guidance on the application of article 6(4). Alternative solutions, imperative reasons of overriding public interest (IROPI) and compensatory measures - draft guidance
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Seeks views on draft guidance on the application of the article which allows plans or projects which may have an adverse effect on the integrity of a European site to go ahead on grounds of 'imperative reasons of overriding public interest' when there are no alternative solutions and compensatory measures have been secured.
Document History
Consultation closed on 30 October 2012.
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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