3.3 respectively.

2.3 Communication of Environmental Sensitivities Throughout the SEA process

Environmental considerations were integrated into the draft NCN Plan before it was placed on

public display. Individual environmental sensitivities that were considered by the SEA and

considered by the Transport team, included the following:

Biodiversity - European sites (Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection

Areas).

Biodiversity - other ecological designations.

Land - Corine Land Cover.

Soils - SIS5 National Soils.

Surface water - WFD river waterbody status 2013-2018.

Air quality - Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH).

Cultural heritage.