This page provides information guides for prospective applicants, members of the public and planning authorities in respect of the implications of the recent transposition of the RED III Directive as it relates to Strategic Infrastructure Renewable Energy Developments which are submitted directly to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
RED III Information guide for planning authorities
RED III Information guide for prospective applicants and members of the public
RED III Application Process Flowchart

These are guides only and prospective applicants or other parties should satisfy themselves
that they are advised of the new process.
Renewable Energy Directive III
The RED III Directive has been transposed into Irish legislation by way of European Union (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 274 of 2025) with the majority of the provisions coming into effect on 7th August 2025.
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