Where necessary, the proposed new section 11D(2)(b) already provides that a strategic environmental assessment or appropriate assessment, or both such assessments, as the case may be, shall be carried out before any decision on the extension of the duration of an existing development plan can be made. With regard to the appropriate assessment and strategic environmental assessment which appeared to be the focus of the amendments, a planning authority may only extend the duration of the existing development plan under the provisions set out in the Bill where it can be satisfied as to the environmental implications.
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Tellers: Tá, Senators Alice-Mary Higgins and Fintan Warfield; Níl, Senators Robbie Gallagher and Seán Kyne.
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