Namur-Est Environnement (Judgment): ECJ 24 Feb 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Directive 2011/92/EU – Assessment of the effects of certain projects on the environment – Directive 92/43/EEC – Conservation of natural habitats – Relationship between the assessment and authorization procedure referred to in Article 2 of Directive 2011/92/EU and a national procedure for derogation from the species protection measures provided for in Directive 92/43/EEC – Concept of ‘authorization’ – Complex decision-making process – Obligation to assess – Scope material – Procedural stage at which the participation of the public in the decision-making process must be guaranteed

Citations:

C-463/20, [2022] EUECJ C-463/20, ECLI:EU:C:2022:121

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

European

Environment

Updated: 24 April 2022; Ref: scu.674442