Renewable Energy Directive (RED III)
The European Union (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2025 has made amendments to the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025.
The aim of the Directive is to speed up the permit granting process for various types of renewable energy projects.
A copy of the European Union (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2025 Circular No. CEPP 1/2025 and a copy of the European Union (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2025 are available below.
- EU (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2025 Circular No. CEPP 1-2025
- EU (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2025 SI 274 of 2025
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have been appointed as the Single Point of Contact and they will guide applicants through the permit granting process.
Contact details for the SEAI are as follows:
Telephone: 01 808 2278
Email: [email protected]
Alternatively, you can contact the Planning Dept. at 066 7183582
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Co. Kerry
Tel: 066/7183582
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