| Consent, license or permit | Responsible organisation | Scope | Requirements for developers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Area Consent (MAC) | Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) | Grants consent to use and occupy a part of the maritime area for the proposed use | Consistency with NMPF and relevant DMAP “Fit and Proper Person” – i.e. financial and technical capability |
| Planning Consent | An Bord Pleanála | Development and environmental consent to construct and operate the wind farm | A MAC is a pre-requisite EIAR Natura Impact Statement |
| Survey & Site Investigation Licence | MARA | Authorisation to carry out marine and environmental surveys and site investigations within a defined area. | Scope of works report Appropriate Assessment Screening Report Impact assessment on protected species. |
| Authorisation to Construct a Generation Station | Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) | Authorisation to construct a generation station as required under Section 16 of the Electricity Regulation Act, 1999 | Application Form Financial Information – ORESS offer or details of other route to market Planning Consent Proof of Connection Agreement |
| Licence to Generate | CRU | Licence to generate electricity required under Section 14 of the Electricity Regulation Act, 1999 | Authorisation to construct pursuant to Section 16 of the 1999 Act Confirmation all information submitted as part of the Section 16 application remains valid Technical details of the experience of the person or company which will operate the generating station |
