Member states are therefore required, before granting development consent, to carry out an assessment of the likely effects of certain projects on the environment, as well as on the personal health and well-being of citizens.
Seetõttu peavad liikmesriigid enne teostusloa andmist hindama projektide tõenäolist keskkonnamõju ning mõju kodanike tervisele ja heaolule.