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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: There is no doubt about this. We could not do it otherwise.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I concur.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: When the MAC is granted the conditions are clearly set out. When it is surrendered there is another application process.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The conditions are set out in the environmental impact statement as part of the planning. Those are the baseline conditions that must be adhered to.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: It is a question that is more about planning than a MAC.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Part 5 refers to licences and the separate methodologies in this regard.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Yes, but depending on the licensed activity. Potentially, however, it would.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: There are different types of activities and tests. Could we respond to the Deputy in writing on this question? I would be more comfortable with that.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: It is not possible.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: It is not permissible to undertake building on foot of a MAC. The Deputy is suggesting that a whole heap of infrastructure can be put up. It cannot. It must be licensed through the licensing regime as I outlined. It is not a part of a MAC process. A MAC grants a right to occupy the area, and then it is possible to subsequently move on to planning.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Yes. We have been at pains pointing this out already. MAC holders can then move on to the planning application process.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Yes, that is correct. It is an obligation on the holder of the MAC.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Yes. It is a safeguard.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Yes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Yes, and any works would still require planning permission. I refer to marine rehabilitation works, etc.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Yes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: There can be limited reopening of the MAC process specifically in the context of the rehabilitation schedule. It must be attached to it.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Yes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: No, it is not.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I thank the Chair.