Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed)

Photo of Malcolm NoonanMalcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

It is not an exhaustive list. We will check that out, if that is okay because there is a list under 4(d) there. This includes if the land has been sold for residential development; if the proposed development does not materially contravene the development plan or the local area plan for the area; if the proposed development is in accordance with the relevant local authority's housing strategy; if the land is serviced or will be serviced with the necessary supporting infrastructure or facilities within the timeframe of the development, as I stated earlier; if the proposed development is not required to undergo an environmental impact under the EA directive or the appropriate assessment under the habitats directive; and if the development has commenced no later than 31 December 2025.

On the other question, I take on board the point made by Deputy Ó Snodaigh on charity networks. The standard now for solar panels is building energy rating, BER A2, which is the default for energy efficiency. It is a very high standard and, certainly, many developments are being constructed with solar panels included in them.

I believe that deals with the questions but if I have not addressed any of them, Deputies may come back to me.

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