Permits for a Net-Zero Industry Act project

Regulation 54 Derogations

A Regulation 54 derogation is a derogation allowing activities that would otherwise be prohibited due to the impact on protected species. This derogation may only be granted by NPWS in exceptional circumstances. Activities carried out without, or not in accordance with, a derogation constitute an offence.

Maritime Area Consents

A Maritime Area Consent (MAC) is required for occupying a part of the maritime area for specific purposes.

Maritime Usage Licences

A Maritime Usage Licence (MUL) is an authorisation for certain maritime usages in the Maritime Area.

Planning Permission

Planning permission is the formal approval granted by a Local Authority (planning authority) allowing a development (such as building works or change of use) to proceed. It ensures that proposed developments are appropriate for the area and comply with the relevant development plan, planning legislation, and environmental considerations. Development cannot commence unless permission is granted (unless exempt), and conditions may be attached to any approval.

Excavation Licence (Archaeological)

An Excavation Licence is required for any excavation carried out for archaeological purposes. Excavation or disturbance of archaeological material without a licence is an offence.

Detection Device Consent (Archaeological)

A Detection Device Consent is mandatory for the use of a detection device (for example, metal detector) to search for archaeological objects or the possession of such a device on any monument protected under the National Monuments Acts. The use or possession of detection devices without the necessary consent is an offence.

Dive Licence (Archaeological)

A Dive Licence is mandatory for carrying out dives, surveys, or other underwater archaeological activities.

Ministerial Consent (for works at or near a national monument)

Ministerial Consent is required prior to carrying out any works at or near a national monument. It is obtained where the monument is in State or local authority ownership/guardianship, or subject to a preservation order.

Commencement Notice and 7 Day Notice

A Commencement Notice (with some exceptions) must be submitted in advance of the construction of a new building, the extension or alteration of a building.

A 7 Day Notice is an alternative procedure and allows works to commence before a final fire safety certificate is granted. This notice is only acceptable if it is accompanied by a VALID fire safety certificate application.

Fire Safety Certificate

A Fire Safety Certificate certifies that the works or building to which the application relates will, if constructed in accordance with the plans submitted, comply with the requirements of the Fire Safety Building Regulations. 

Disability Access Certificate

A Disability Access Certificate certifies that the works or building, if constructed in accordance with the submitted plans, is in compliance with the accessibility requirements of the Building Regulations. It must be granted before the building or works can be opened, operated, or occupied.

Section 50 Consent

A Section 50 Consent is required for the construction, alteration or restoration of bridges or culverts over a watercourse.

Water and Wastewater Connection Agreement

Water and Wastewater Connection Agreement governs the connection of a premises to the public water supply and wastewater network.

Section 16 Trade Effluent Licence

A Section 16 Trade Effluent licence authorises the discharge of trade effluent to a public sewer.

Section 39A (Gas Pipeline Consents)

A Section 39A Consent grants the construction of a gas pipeline on, over or under land or the seabed within the State.

Wayleave Consent: Section 48

A Section 48 Wayleave Consent grants the laying of electric lines across or under a public street, road, railway or tramway, including the right to open or break the surface to carry out the works.

Wayleave Consent: Section 49

A Section 49 Wayleave Consent grants the laying of electric lines across or under land other than public roads, streets, railways or tramways.

Grid Connection Offer (demand)

The Grid Connection Offer (demand connection) requires a customer to apply for a connection to a new industrial development.

Grid Connection Offer (demand)

A Grid Connection Offer (or transmission connection) for demand users is applicable to proposals of 20 MVA or above at a single location.

Grid Connection Process

The Grid Connection Process requires a customer to apply for a connection to the gas network.

Tree Felling Licence

A Tree Felling Licence is required for the felling, removal or thinning of trees, unless the felling is exempted by law.

Forest Road Licence

A Forest Road Licence is required to either construct a new forest entrance or widen an existing entrance prior to commencing works.

Section 254 Licence

A Section 254 licence allows the placing of appliances, cables, wire, pipelines, signs etc., on, under, over or along a public road.

Road Opening Licence

A road opening licence allows excavation on a public road, footpath, grass margin or public car park.

Abnormal Load Permit

A permit to move goods by road is required where specific conditions apply. An abnormal load is a load which, due to its weight or dimensions, cannot be carried on a conventional goods vehicle.  

Afforestation Licence

An Afforestation Licence is required for the planting of trees on land not previously under forest and relating to afforestation projects generally exceeding 0.1 hectare

Discharge to Waters Licence

A Discharge to Waters Licence authorises the discharge of trade effluent to surface water or groundwater. Discharging without a licence is an offence.

Dangerous Substance Licence

A Dangerous Substance Licence allows the use of dangerous substances (for example, solvents, petroleum, flammable gases, explosives and so on).

Waste Facility Permit

A Waste Facility Permit allows specified waste recovery or disposal activities to operate. It applies to smaller‑scale waste facilities that do not require an EPA waste licence.

Waste Collection Permit

A Waste Collection Permit allows the collection and transport of waste on a commercial basis.

Section 16 Trade Effluent Licence

A Section 16 Trade Effluent licence authorises the discharge of trade effluent to a public sewer.

Integrated Pollution Control Licence (IPC)

An Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) Licence regulates certain industrial activities with significant potential for pollution.  IPC licences generally apply to smaller-scale activities.

Industrial Emissions Licence (IED)

An Industrial Emissions Licence (IED) regulates industrial, waste and agricultural activities with significant pollution potential.

Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions Permit

A Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Permit allows specified activities that produce greenhouse gas emissions.

Water Abstraction Licence

A Water Abstraction Licence allows the removal or diversion of water from rivers, lakes, or groundwater.

Waste Licence

A Waste Licence allows the operation of certain waste recovery or disposal activities.  Operating such activities without a licence is an offence.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Permit

A Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Permit regulates emissions resulting from petrol storage and distribution terminals.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Licences

GMO Licences govern the contained use or deliberate release of genetically modified organisms.