The Regulatory Framework Applying to Peat Extraction - A Guidance Document

This guidance document has been commissioned by our Department and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

This document contains information regarding the regulatory framework (primarily that aspect which relates to the Planning System) which applies to peat extraction at the time of publication, January 2022.

It addresses the differing regulatory requirements which apply to peat extraction at specific thresholds (in terms of hectarage), the relevant application and appeals processes, and the opportunity/requirement for public participation in the consent process.