The Directive also requires EIA to consider effects that could arise indirectly from the project, for example as a
result of other development which takes place as a consequence of the project e.g. to provide access, power or
water supplies, sewage treatment or waste disposal, or to house or provide jobs for people attracted to the area
by the project. It also requires consideration of cumulative effects that could arise from a combination of the
project’s effects with those of other existing or planned developments in the surrounding area. Further guidance
is available from the Commission in “Guidelines for the Assessment of Indirect and Cumulative Impacts as well
as Impact Interactions”. This document can be viewed at