Planning and Development Act 2024
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Performance of functions by competent authority | ||
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200. (1) A competent authority shall, in performing the functions conferred on it by or under this Chapter, take appropriate steps to avoid in a European site the deterioration of natural habitats and the habitats of species as well as the disturbance of the species for which the site has been designated, insofar as such disturbance could be significant having regard to the objectives of the Habitats Directive. | ||
(2) The functions of the competent authority, in relation to a direction proposed to be issued by the Minister under section 40 in respect of a regional spatial and economic strategy, shall be performed by the Office and the Minister in accordance with sections 39 and 40 and subsection (6) of section 206 . | ||
(3) The functions of the competent authority, in relation to a direction proposed to be issued by the Minister under section 65 in respect of a development plan, shall be performed by the Office and the Minister in accordance with sections 64 and 65 and subsection (6) of section 206 . | ||
(4) The functions of the competent authority, in relation to a direction proposed to be issued by the Minister under section 80 in respect of an urban area plan, a priority area plan or a coordinated area plan, shall be performed by the Office and the Minister in accordance with sections 79 and 80 and subsection (6) of section 206 . |