Purpose

All plans and projects (including planning applications) require consideration of whether
the plan or project is likely to have significant effects on habitats sites through the application of the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA). This consideration
takes into account the potential effects both of the plan/project itself and in combination with other plans or projects. Where the potential for likely significant effects cannot be excluded, the Council must take action to avoid any likely identified significant adverse effects on the habitats sites.