Sustainability and environment. Appraisal. Habitats regulations assessment (formerly HD 44/09). Revision 1

DMRB Volume 11 Section 4 LA 115 Revision 1

Highways England, 2020
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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

DMRB Volume 11 Section 4

Abstract

Provides guidance for meeting the requirements of the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive in relation to assessment, monitoring and reporting of the implications of effects of road construction projects. Covers screening, data collection, alternative solutions, and compensatory measures.

History

Supersedes LA 115 Sustainability and environment. Appraisal. Habitats regulations assessment (formerly HD 44/09). (HE, 2019), HD 44/09 Environmental assessment. Assessment of implications on European Sites. Assessment of implications (of highways and/or roads projects) on European Sites (including appropriate assessment) (HA, 2009). Design manual for roads and bridges (DMRB) 11.4.1.

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Environmental assessment of roads
  • Roads

Publisher History

Highways England (formerly Highways Agency) was transformed into National Highways in 2021. It was responsible for the operation, maintenance and improvement of England's motorways and major A roads. It was an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport.

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