THE URBAN PLANNING AND ZONING LAW
(LAWS 90 OF 1972, 56 OF 1982, 7 OF 1990, 28 OF 1991, 91(I) OF 1992,
55(I) OF 1993, 72(I) OF 1998, 59(I) AND 142(I) OF 1999, 241(I) OF 2002,
29(I) OF 2005, 135(I) OF 2006, 11(I) OF 2007, 46(I), 76(I), 130(I) AND 164(I)
OF 2011, 33(I), 110(I) AND 150(I) OF 2012, 20(I) AND 65(I) OF 2013, 120(I)
OF 2014), 39(I) AND 134(I) OF 2015, 24(I) OF 2016, 142(I) OF 2018, 16(I)
OF 2019 and 75(I) OF 2021 )
ORDER NO. 1/2024
ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE LAW
LICENSE FRAMEWORK FOR THE
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
June 2024
Department of Urban Planning and Housing
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Contents
A. INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
1. Generally ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
2. Interpretation of Terms ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
B. RES CATEGORIES ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
3. SOLAR INSTALLATIONS (PHOTOVOLTAIC AND SOLAR THERMAL PARKS) …………… 6
3.1 General spatial policy: …………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
3.2 Exemption from the requirement to secure a Planning Permit: ………………………………… 7
3.3 General principles for solar installations ………………………………………………………………….. 7
3.4 Conditions for examining applications for solar power installations above its limits
of the General Development Decree as the case may be – Areas of Examination on a case-by-case basis ………….. 9
3.5 Agrovoltaics or installations using third generation semi-permeable panels and
permeability ≥50% ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
3.6 Exclusion Areas of solar installations ……………………………………………………… 17
4. WIND INSTALLATIONS ………………………………………………………………………………… 20
4.1 General spatial policy: …………………………………………………………………………………… 20
4.2 General principles for wind farms and individual wind turbines ………………………….. 20
4.3 Areas and conditions for examination of applications for wind installations on a case-by-case basis
21
4.4 Exclusion Areas of wind installations …………………………………………………….. 24
4.5 Conditions for Siting Individual Wind Turbines …………………………………. 28
4.6 Anemometers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
5. SATISFACTORY ACCESS FOR RES FACILITIES ………………………………… 30
6. OTHER FACILITIES USING RES AND ENERGY STORAGE …….. 30
Appendix 1………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 32
Licensing process for RES facilities …………………………………………………….. 32
Appendix 2………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38
Required Consultations during development control for projects involving
RES facilities as well as RES energy storage facilities …… 38
Appendix 3………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45
Area in which a reflection study and approval by the Authority is required
Authority for the installation and operation of Photovoltaic Parks nearby
Aviation Facilities ……………………………………………………………………………….. 45
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A. INTRODUCTION
1.
1.1
Generally
The Minister of the Interior, exercising the powers conferred on him by virtue of
the article 6 of the Town Planning and Spatial Planning Law, issues this Order, with
purpose:
(a)
the establishment of zoning principles and criteria that will allow
on the one hand, the creation of sustainable Renewable Energy Sources installations
(RES) and on the other hand their harmonious integration into the natural and man-made
environment,
(b)
the determination of individual parameters of the spatial policy of projects
of energy production from RES by category,
(c)
the contribution to the transition to a climate neutral economy and
strengthening the penetration of RES in the country's energy system, with
with a central focus on protecting the environment, of the landscape, her
cultural heritage and other necessary land uses,
(d)
the creation of an effective licensing mechanism of
RES installations, in order to achieve national and European goals
politicians.
1.2
The basic zoning policy for the aforementioned facilities is determined
in the relevant chapters of the Development Plans. By this Order, sought to
provide a clear framework to the Town Planning Authorities, the Competent Authorities as well
other stakeholders and investors, especially after the issuance of the Opinion
of the Environmental Authority, date 21/02/2022, for the Strategic Environmental Study
Effects (SMBE) on the Siting of Projects Utilizing Renewables
Energy sources (RES) in the Power Generation Sector prepared by the Service
of Energy of the Ministry of Energy, of Trade and Industry according to provisions
of the Law [Law 102(I)/2005], defining the basic parameters that must
are evaluated in the selection of blocks for RES installations, to make it easier
the positive evaluation of urban planning applications.
1.3
At the present stage, the evaluation of the areas that will
be designated as RES Acceptance Zones after a relevant Publication by the Minister
Internal Affairs and amendment of this Order.
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1.4
This Order does not include provisions for offshore zoning
RES installations, which are regulated by the Maritime Policy Statement
Space and the Maritime Spatial Plan.
1.6
To help everyone involved, Maps have been posted which
related to the Exclusion Zones and the case-by-case examination areas, per
RES category, in the "Ippodamos" Information System. The detail of the maps
should be compared with the published plans of the respective authorities
carriers for accuracy and confirmation purposes.
1.7
The Mandate is supplemented by the guidelines for inclusion of
of RES installations in the natural and built environment to be made public with
relevant Circulars of the Ministry of the Interior.
1.8
This Order cancels and replaces Order no. 2/2006, receiving
taking into account the Terms of the aforementioned Opinion of the Environmental Authority,
date 21/02/2022.
2.
Interpretation of Terms
2.1 For the purposes of this Policy and Order, the following interpretation applies
terms:
(a)
"Agrovoltaic" means the simultaneous use of land areas for both
semi-permeable photovoltaic panels as well as for agriculture. Includes stylers
solar arrays over crops and/or greenhouse solar arrays.
(b)
"Renewable Energy Sources (RES)» means the renewable ones, non-minerals
energy sources, such as wind power, solar (solar thermal and solar photovoltaic),
geothermal energy, osmotic energy, environmental tidal energy,
wave and other forms of ocean energy, hydroelectric, biomass, gases
discharged from landfills or produced at stations
wastewater treatment and biogas.
(c)
"Wind Farm" means the organized and continuous system of three or
more wind turbines (with a total power equal to or greater than 300 KW) or
any number of wind turbines with a power equal to more than 1MW for the
electricity production by harnessing the wind potential.
(d)
"Wind turbine" means the individual mechanical generating unit
of electricity by utilizing the wind potential.
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(e)
"Anemometer" means the mechanical installation for measuring speed
and wind direction in a specific area.
(f)
"Pump Savings" (hydraulic and partially hydroelectric power) means
the energy stored as potential energy within a gravitational field with the
accumulation of large amounts of water in altitudinal difference from its continuation
free water flow, and rendered kinetic through the waterfall.
(g)
"Energy storage" means, in relation to the electricity system,
the postponement of the final use of electricity in time
subsequent to that of its production or conversion of electrical energy into
form of energy that can be stored, the storage of said energy,
and the subsequent re-conversion of said energy into electricity
or the use in a different energy carrier, according to the Regulation of the Market
Electricity Law.
(or)
"Energy Storage Facility" means the storage facility
energy, as defined in accordance with the Regulation of the Electricity Market
Law.
(i)
"Citizens' Energy Community" means the legal entity, as defined
in the article 2 of the Electricity Market Regulation Law (130(I)/2021) or in any
amendment of which-
(a) it is based on voluntary and open participation and is under the noun
control of partners or members who are natural persons, local authorities,
including municipalities, or small businesses,
(b) has as its primary purpose to provide environmental, finances and
social benefits at community level for its members or partners or local
areas where it operates and not to generate financial profits, and
(c) may be active in production, including her
production from renewable sources, in the distribution and supply of electricity
energy, in consumer services, cumulative representation,
energy storage, in energy efficiency services, in the services
electric vehicle charging, or in the provision of other energy services
to its partners or members;
(i)
"Solar installations" means solar thermal or solar photovoltaic
systems.
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(ya)
"Renewable Energy Community" means the legal entity, as defined
in the Promotion of the Use of Renewable Energy Sources Law
(Law 107(I)/2022) or any modification thereof-
(a) which is based on open and voluntary participation, has autonomy and
is under the substantial control of the shareholders or members present
near the renewable energy projects owned and developed by
that legal entity;
(b) whose shareholders or members are natural persons, media or local authorities;
(c) whose primary objective is to provide shareholders or
its members or in the local areas where it is environmentally active,
economic and social benefits at the community level rather than financial gains
(l)
"Maximum height of wind turbine" means the height of the structure (tower or
pillar) suspension of the propeller, augmented by helix radius.
(m)
"Small solar installations" are those that do not require collateral
urban planning permit based on the currently in force on Urban Planning and Spatial Planning
General Development Ordinance
(no)
"Development Boundary" means the outer perimeter of a residential building, vacationer,
tourism, commercial or other designated urban development zone
(yes)
"Hydrogen Systems" means pure hydrogen production systems
(“renewable hydrogen” or “green hydrogen”) through the electrolysis process
of water and the use of electricity from renewable sources and during
which do not emit greenhouse gases.
(p) "Hybrid power systems" means dynamic power systems
which use more than one energy production method or combine them
energy production and storage. Usually, photovoltaics are combined
installations with other energy sources. It can also be combined one
renewable energy source with one conventional source or one renewable source with one
storage facility.
B. RES CATEGORIES
3.
SUNFLOWERS
FACILITIES
SOLAR THERMAL PARKS)
3.1
General spatial policy:
(PHOTOVOLTAIC
AND
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3.1.1 Solar installations can be sited, under conditions, in
areas specified in the relevant Development Plan as described in the chapter
Infrastructure, taking into account other relevant chapters of the Development Plans and
since it does not fall into Exclusion Areas with para 3.6 and the Table
2 of this Order, in accordance with the Opinion of the Environmental Authority,
date 21/02/2022.
3.2 Exemption from the requirement to secure a Planning Permit:
3.2.1 It is not required to obtain a Planning Permit for RES installations
certain strength, under the conditions recorded in the currently in force ca
Town Planning and Spatial Development General Ordinance.
3.2.2 The aforementioned exemption from the requirement to secure a planning permit
does not apply if the building or plot within which the installation is proposed:
(a)
(b)
it has been declared as a preserved or Ancient Monument, or
falls within cores of traditional settlements of Annex G, in
Areas of Special Character, Preservable Buildings, Controlled Areas
according to the Antiquities Law, in an Archaeological Protection Zone
Space, in the surroundings of a proclaimed Ancient Monument, in pieces for the
which a Tree Protection Ordinance has been published or in a Special Airport Zone
or
(c)
falls into Exclusion Areas in accordance with para 3.6 and him
Table 2 of this Order.
3.2.3 In the above cases of the paragraph 3.2.2 may exceptionally
small photovoltaic installations are allowed, under the conditions that
are described in the Guide of the Department of Urban Planning and Housing "Guidelines
Guidelines for the Integration of RES Installations in the Natural and Built Environment",
after consultation with the Town Planning Authority and/or the Department of Antiquities and/or the
Department of the Environment and submission of a relevant urban planning application.
3.3
General principles for solar installations
3.3.1 To achieve the best possible integration of development into the natural and
built environment, during design, the developer and the Town Planning Authority
during urban planning control, they will take into account the following general principles:
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(a)
Ensuring the organic integration of the solar installation into the landscape
of the countryside. For this purpose, avoid any substantial
alteration of terrain and landscape morphology and the creation of walls
support and/or slopes, as well as viewing the facilities from
roads to enjoy nature, higher altitude communities, coke.
(b)
The inclusion of the solar installation in the community/region receiving
taking into account the area of territorial coverage of all the licensed ones in total
self-sustaining solar installations throughout the area of a community and
the cumulative result from renewable energy production facilities in
wider area.
(c)
The suitability of the piece of development in relation to the particulars
its characteristics (orientation, topography, coke.).
(d)
Ensuring a unified perception and non-fragmentation of the landscape,
especially in semi-mountainous areas. Since the areas of excellent physics
beauty especially in semi-mountainous areas, as well as the traditional semi-natural
rural landscape are areas in which it is possible to cause negative
effects, since there is leveling and complete alteration of the natural landscape, or
Urban Planning Authority may limit the development of photovoltaic and/or
and agrovoltaic installations or to impose conditions for the implementation of projects for
the aesthetic upgrade of the affected areas (B.C. the use of dense
double tree rows).
3.3.2 To ensure the above general principles, the Town Planning Authority may
ask for the following:
(a)
the preparation of a special study of viewing the photovoltaics, when these
are located within a zone of 1,000m. from registered in the Global Directory
Heritage and other major monuments, archaeological sites and
historical places, as well as within a zone of 500m. from Archaeological Zone,
Declared Ancient Monuments and Traditional Settlements or in others
cases, if it is decided by the Town Planning Authority that the special study in question is
necessary.
(b)
the undergrounding of the medium voltage interconnection network, when passing or
adjacent to protected areas and/or Exclusion Zones .
3.3.3 Additional, the Planning Authority will require the following:
(a)
The siting of solar installations at a sufficient distance from
property boundaries, depending on the scale and area occupied by
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installation, with minimal distance ta 6 measure. For power plants
older than him 1 MW, this minimum distance can be increased up to
10 measures at the discretion of the Town Planning Authority. It is understood that at this width it will
the green stripe mentioned in the paragraph is included (b) and
sufficient distance for handling facilities. For small installations
solar installations on plots of mountain communities or plots with a slope beyond
of 25 degrees, with difficult geomorphology, the distance from the border may
to be reduced to two (2) meters from the border.
(b)
Ensuring the creation of a green belt, of sufficient width,
perimeter within the piece, suitably landscaped/tree-planted,
to isolate facilities from plot boundaries. The strip
green should be related to the covered by photovoltaic panels
area as well as the scale and capacity of the installation. also, will
depends on the data of the host region, but also any
accumulation of own uses.
(c)
The zoning of two (2) parking spaces for the service of
needs of the installation.
3.3.4 The energy production data of solar installations will not be counted
in the building coefficient and the percentage of coverage specified in Urban Planning
Zone where the facility is located.
3.3.5 The Town Planning and Construction Authority should keep a register of
of granted licenses for solar installations, in which to record the number
of the permit, the cadastral data of the parcel under development, description and power
of the installation, date of grant, terms and conditions. Copy of the register
will be submitted to the Director of the Urban Planning and Housing Department on a semi-annual basis
base, so that these elements are integrated into the Information System
"Hippodamus".
3.4 Conditions for considering applications for solar installations
in force above the limits of the General Development Decree v
case – Areas of Examination on a case-by-case basis
3.4.1 In areas which will be indicated as "Acceptance/ RES Zones" in the Plans
Development, it will be possible to site solar installations with the conditions
which will be included in the relevant Development Plan for the mentioned Zones and not
an environmental impact assessment will be required for the project, based on
the Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 of the European Council on establishing a framework
to accelerate the development of renewable energy.
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3.4.2 In the following cases it is possible to place solar installations
above the limits defined in the currently in force on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
General Development Ordinance. after consideration on a case-by-case and conditional basis and
conditions determined by the competent Departments after relevant consultation
with the Departments and Services listed in the Table 1. These cases
are assessed in accordance with the provisions of the Impact Assessment on
Environment from Certain Acts and according to its force and location
project requires the submission of MEEP for Annex I projects or its completion
special form for the projects submitted information for justified
finding for the works of Annex II of the Law.
3.4.3 The Urban Planning Authority examines the application based on the applicable zoning
policy of the Development Plan and then evaluates whether the
conditions and restrictions included in the following Tables.
PANEL 1: SOLAR INSTALLATIONS –
EXAMINATION AREAS BY CASE
Area Features Consultation / Relevant
appendix or maps
Growth Limit (1) Within a perimeter zone with
width 200m. out of bounds already
defined Development Limit, with
excluding Industrial or
Industrial Zones or Areas,
depending on its characteristics
piece and project
According to them
relevant maps of
of applicable Plans
Development
Network Areas
Nature 2000
(2) Around the Wetlands and
areas of the Natura network 2000
"Alykes Larnaca", "Lake
Oroklinis", "Lake Paralimni" and
"Achnas Dam":
− within a distance of 500m. until
1.000m. of them is required the
submission of a Special Ecological Study
Assessment according to provisions
of Protection and Management
of Nature and Wildlife
His laws 2003 up to 2015 and
considered on a case-by-case basis.
− At a distance of 1,000m. until
1.500m. considered on a case-by-case basis and
a pre-screening process is required
(screening) to determine whether
Related maps: Such as
are determined by the
Department of Environment
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need to submit a Special Study
Ecological Assessment, according to
with the provisions of the Protection
and Management of Nature and
of Wildlife Laws 2003 up to
2015.
(3) For placement inside
distance from 0 up to 500m. from
Places of Community Importance (TCS) and
Special Protection Zones (ZEP) of
Natura Network 2000 required n
submission of a Special Ecological Study
Evaluation, while for distance from
500m. up to 1,000m. from TKS / ZEP
a pre-screening process is required
(screening) to determine whether
need to submit a Special Study
Ecological Assessment, according to
with the provisions of the Protection
and Management of Nature and
of Wildlife Laws 2003 up to
2015.
The size of the pieces per request
for agrovoltaic installation or
third semi-permeable panels
generation and permeability ≥50%
within distance 0 up to 500m from
Places of Community Importance (TCS) and
Special Protection Zones (ZEP) of
Natura Network 2000 (whether it consists of
from one, or from several pieces together)
should not exceed 25
Tens, i.e. 25,000 sq.m.
Passes
Emigrants
Birds
(4) In areas up to
and 500 m. from the pass limit
passage of migratory birds.
(5) Regardless of the above,
in passages numbered 6A (St.
Sunlights-Orunda, Good Village
Related maps: Such as
are determined by
Hunting Service and
Fauna
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Lottery, Politiko-Kambia) and 7 (Kavo
Greco), outside the ZEP Kavo area
Greco of the Natura network 2000, or
installation of solar installations
conditionally allowed.
Fauna (6) In pieces falling under
nesting areas and in
territory areas of
birds of prey, which
according to the law it is
"under threat" and concern its species
Perdicosiachino / Bonelli's eagle
(Banded eagle) and the vulture (Gyps
yellow).
In any case
is evaluated by
the Hunting Service and
Fauna to avoid
loss of significant
feeding areas
and causing a nuisance
because of the
facilities and of
expansion of networks
electrification and
road network. In
case of 2
areas in Limassol and
Paphos is required to be positive
position of the Service
Game and Fauna.
(7) In important positions
nesting sites and wildlife sanctuaries
fauna,
(8) In the community area
Narrow and especially for protection
of the rare species of bat
Rhinolophus euryale, applications within
radius distance 2.2km. from the
specific shelter, are examined
case by case
Flora (9) In areas where
species of the Red Book,
protected trees, groups
trees or forests, century-old olives and
locust beans and crops that
are subsidized by KOAP
(Carobs/ Almonds/ Hazelnuts)
are considered on a case-by-case basis
that the works do not affect
negative these species
Department of Forestry
State Forests (10) At a distance of 500m. from the limits
of the State Forests above
of 100 hectares can
be settled conditionally and
conditions determined by the Department
With the Forest Department for
projects within a radius of 2 km from
the boundaries of State Forests
when affected
trees for which
leave is provided
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Forests in relation to
fire protection.
logging /
transplant according
with the Forestry Law
and other notable physics
vegetation.
Areas
Excellent
Natural Beauty
/ Zones
Protection Z1
(11) In Areas of Excellent Nature
Beauty or within a defined Zone
Protection with code Z1.
Related maps: His
of applicable Plans
Development
Mountainous Areas (12) Works wholly owned
or serve exclusively
RES energy communities in
mountainous and semi-mountainous areas with
altitude above 850m.
(13) In pieces located in
altitude >850 meters h
installation of small solar panels
facilities, will be reviewed against
case.
Geological Zones
Appropriately
(14) In areas where they don't
published Geological Zones
Appropriately
(15) In areas in close proximity to
geoforms.
Related maps: The
published from time to time
maps of the Department
Geological Survey.
Mineral resources (16) In paid quarries or
mining, after consultation
Department of Geology
Overview
Service of Mines
Spaces
Uncontrollable
Management
Waste
(HADA)
(17) In restored areas
HADA depending on urban planning
zone they fall into, if they have
stable lands and then
consultation with the competent authority
their management.
Agricultural land –
Irrigated
regions
(18) On Agricultural Land of High Nature
Value
His fertility
piece will be determined
from the Department of Agriculture
in the context of its examination
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(19) On fertile/yielding land and
permanently irrigated land are considered
case by case all cases
agrovoltaics under the necessary
condition that it exists in permanent
basis use of the agricultural land with
suitable crops
(20) In irrigated areas
stirring and dry stirring
and in areas irrigated by
government project, are examined per
case only the cases:
a) photovoltaic semiconductors
permeability frames ≥50%
on greenhouse roofs, or
b) of agrovoltaics under the
necessary condition that in land
there is permanent use of it
agricultural land with suitable
crops (leafy vegetables
underlined and linear
tall tree crops
production or other crops which
will be approved by the Department
Agriculture ensuring
productivity in 90% her
normal for the piece).
In any case, the size
of pieces per application for
installation of agro-voltaics or
translucent panels
permeability ≥50% (either
consists of one, either of many
pieces together) should not exceed
the 25 Tens, i.e. 25,000 sq.m.
application per case
and depending on
cultivation.
Dead Zone (21) In areas within the Dead
Zone, after consultation
Ministry of Defence
State Department
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Industrial
Industrial
Areas
(22) In Industrial/Technical
Areas allowed only
installation and use of such
systems on roofs of existing ones
buildings and open spaces
within the building plot.
Livestock
Zones
(23) On the ground and on the roofs
development that falls within
Livestock Zones, after
consultation
Department of Agriculture
Archaeologists
Spaces- ancient
monuments
(24) In an area near preachers
Ancient Monuments after
consultation
Department of Antiquities
Airport and
runway
(25) In an area near the airport
and airstrip within it
diagram of the Annex
3 and be accompanied by a study which
to prove that the work in question does not
causes reflections or other
interference to affect
adversely affecting air traffic and
flight safety and
aeronautical study for control of
construction height.
In the case of solar thermal
parabolic dish installations,
mirror or tower which
are located in a nearby area
airport and airstrip but
off his blueprint
Appendix 3 will be required
aeronautical study for control of
construction height.
Department of Politics
Aviation
Annex 3
Military
facilities,
projects or areas
(26) On a military installation,
project or area of the Ministry
Defense
Road Network (27) Along highways
after consultation
Department of Public Works
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3.4.3 Within quarry privileges, Quarries or other areas of land, which
they are areas already environmentally burdened and where nuisances are already permitted
uses, applications for solar installations will be considered on a case-by-case basis, even
if other exclusion conditions apply (for example Protection Zones
Water Supply Reservoirs).
3.4.4 The deployments of photovoltaic/agro-photovoltaic installations which are
to serve farmers according to the relevant Rural Development Program
2014-2020 and the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan 2023-2027 are examined
case by case.
3.5 Agrovoltaics or installations using semi-permeable membranes
permeability frames ≥50%
3.5.1 The installation of agrovoltaic or photovoltaic installations with
capacity up to or equal to the limits specified in the currently in force approx
Urban Planning and Spatial Planning General Decree of Development within exclusion areas shall
considered on a case-by-case basis, considering paragraphs 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 her
Command. In case the zoning concerns Places of Community Importance (TCS) and
Special Protection Zones (ZEP) of the Natura Network 2000 will be required, additionally, or
screening process (screening) to determine if a Study submission is required
Special Ecological Assessment, in accordance with the provisions of the Protection and
Nature and Wildlife Management Acts 2003 up to 2015.
3.5.2 The installation of agrovoltaics with a capacity up to or equal to the limits that
are defined in the General Ordinance on Town Planning and Spatial Planning in force
Development and installation of frames using translucent frames
permeability ≥50% within distance of 0 up to 500m. from Community Places
Important (TCS) and Special Protection Zones (ZEP) of the Natura Network 2000 excluded from
the obligation to submit a Special Ecological Assessment Study. In these
cases the interested party must consult with the Department of Environment before
submitting an application. The size of pieces per installation request
of agro-voltaic or semi-permeable panels of permeability ≥50% within distance 0
up to 500m from Places of Community Importance (TCS) and Special Protection Zones (ZEP) of
Natura Network 2000 (either consists of one, or from several pieces together) should not
exceeds 25 Tens, i.e. 25,000 sq.m.
3.5.3 The size of the parcels per application for agrovoltaic installation (either
consists of one, or from several pieces together which are not necessarily adjacent)
not to exceed twenty-five (25) Tens, i.e. 25,000 sq.m. The application for
installation of agrovoltaics is submitted:
a) from a farmer (legal or natural person registered in the register of farmers),
attaching relevant certification from the Department of Agriculture or
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b) by an authorized representative who may be a company representative /
natural person, attaching relevant authorization and agreement document with
the farmer (legal or natural person registered in the register of farmers) where to
ensures the dual use of land, i.e. both energy production and
agricultural use, which will be certified by the Department of Agriculture.
3.5.4 Professional farmers (natural or legal person) registered in the Registry
Farmers and Farms, according to the Law 26(I)/2016, on
categories 2 (article 5(2a)), 4 (article 5(2b)), 7 (article 5(2e)), 8 (article 5(2e)), 11 (article
5(2f)), 16 (article 5(2i1)) and 24 (article 5(2i2)), and/or registered in Social
Insurance as farmers, are eligible to submit up to two (2) applications, while the others
farmers (semi-professional or non-professional) are entitled to submit up to one (1)
application.
3.5.5 Agrovoltaics will be considered taking into account the Department's Guide
of Georgia "Guidelines for the installation of agrovoltaic systems in
Cyprus" and in particular for the maximum percentage of coverage, which will be reviewed in
regular intervals or as the case may be where and where documented, bigger
coverage will yield greater benefits for specific crops. As a rule, the
uncultivated areas shall not exceed the 25% of the total area,
ensuring at 90% the productivity of the plot and will not be cultivated
virtually, i.e. rudimentary cultivation. The fallow period is an exception,
during which only one year of non-cultivation is allowed, provided that the
justification for the fallow must be approved by the Department of Agriculture.
3.5.6
Before applying for such facilities it is recommended as
prior consultation with the Department of Agriculture. As long as the required ones are secured
permits, an on-site inspection will be conducted at the facilities by the relevant Departments,
including the Department of Agriculture, to monitor and control it
compliance with the conditions of the relevant licenses under the coordination of the Ministry of Agriculture,
of Rural Development and Environment. The applicant will submit on an annual basis
specific certificate in which it will document the dual use of the piece with
yield to 90% of production. In the event of non-compliance with
the terms of the License, the Licensing Authority will be requested to take appropriate measures,
both with the Law on Town Planning and Spatial Planning and with the Law on Roads and
Construction Law, to remove illegalities.
3.6 Exclusion Areas of solar installations
3.6.1 In the following cases of the Table 2 it is not possible to place large ones
solar systems, under any conditions :
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Growth Limit (1) Within already defined
Development Limit, with exception
Industrial or Industrial
Zones.
According to the relevant
maps of those in force
Development Plans
Protection Areas (2) Within a designated Coast,
Zone of Protection
Beach, Protection Area
of Nature, Geoform,
Protected Landscape,
Protection Zone with code
Da or Z2 or Z3 or Z4 as specified
in the relevant Development Plan
According to the relevant
maps of those in force
Development Plans
Network Areas
Nature 2000
(3) In Community Places
Important (TCS) and Specialty Zones
Protection (ZEP) of the Network
Nature 2000.
(4) In the Wetlands and
areas of the Natura network
2000: “Alykes Larnaca”, “Lake
Oroklini”, "Lake
Paralimniu" and “Barrier
Achnas” and within a zone
inhibition (Buffer zone) latitudinal
500m. around them.
As determined by
Department of Environment
Passes
Emigrants
Birds
(5) Within transit passage
migratory birds, such as
determined by the Service
Game and Fauna.
As determined by
the Hunting Service and
Fauna
State Forests (6) Within state forests
Geological Zones
Eligibility
(8) Within areas that
are included in the Zones
Geological Catalysts 00
and 00A
According to each
his published maps
Department of Geology
Overview.
Geosites (9) Within areas that
are included in the regions
protection of geosites
According to each
his published maps
Department of Geology
Overview.
Mineral resources (10) Within areas that
are included in the regions
According to each
his published maps
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protection of mineral resources or
at a distance of 500 m. from them, with
exception cases
placement of solar panels
facilities for own use
from a mine or quarry.
Department of Geology
Overview.
Sloping lands (11) Within areas or blocks
with altitude differences
of land greater than 25%
with the exception of small ones
facilities under review
per case.
Streams of water (12) In Immediate, Riparian and
Nearby Protection Zones
Water Supply Reservoirs
(of Drinking Water Dams),
Drilling Protection Zones
Water supply [Zoni I (Immediately
Protection) and Zone II
(Controlled Zone)] and Areas
of potential Significant Risk
High flood
Risk Period
Reset 20 years).
According to each
his published maps
Development Department
Waters
Archaeological Sites-
ancient monuments
(13) Within archaeological
spaces, within pieces
preached in Ancient Monuments
of First or Second Table or
within Controlled Areas with
based on Antiquities
Law
According to each
his published maps
Department of Antiquities
Road Network (14) Inside the lane
of occupation registered or
under public registration or
forest road, road
reclamation plan,
path or registered
right of way.
Landscape (15) In remarkable landscapes, such as
these can be determined
by virtue of about her
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European
Contract
(Kyrotikos) for the Landscape of Law
[N.
4(III)/2006],
or
of about
of Town Planning and Spatial Planning
Law (Development Plans) or to
cultivable or non-cultivable areas,
configured with the method
of
traditional ones
xerolithic terraces and
others
elements
of
traditionally man-made
and its cultural landscape
countryside,
or
in
highlands
canyons with the exception of
small ones
facilities
are considered on a case-by-case basis.
where
4.
4.1
WIND INSTALLATIONS
General spatial policy:
4.1.1 Wind installations can be sited, under conditions, in
areas specified in the relevant Development Plan as described in the chapter
Infrastructure, taking into account other relevant chapters of the Development Plans and
since it does not fall into Exclusion Areas with para 4.4 and the Table
4 of this Order, in accordance with the Opinion of the Environmental Authority,
date 21/02/2022. The specialized spatial policy aims at the functional and
aesthetic inclusion of wind turbines and wind farms in the host area, with
aiming to minimize the impact on neighboring uses and the wider
environment.
4.2 General principles for wind farms and individual ones
wind turbines
4.2.1 To achieve the best possible integration of development into the natural and
built environment, during planning the project owner and during the urban planner
control, the Town Planning Authority, they will take into account the following general principles:
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(a)
The choice of fewer wind turbines with more power per unit,
is preferable to choosing more wind turbines with less
power per unit.
(b)
The siting of wind turbines in a wind farm will be well thought out
and the distances between wind turbines can vary depending on
characteristics of each region (wind potential, topography, coke.) so that
harmony and visual balance is ensured in terms of the organization of
wind turbines.
4.2.2 Additional, the Town Planning Authority will require the following to be observed
conditions:
(a)
Any wind turbine will be more than 50m away.. and
the control building of the wind farm will be at least 10m away. from
the boundaries of the property to be developed.
(b)
Two wind farms with a total of more than 15
wind turbines will not be allowed within a distance of 2 km. between
their. For wind farms with a smaller number of wind turbines, Urban Planning
Principle is possible to accept distance up to 1,5 km. between them.
(c)
For siting number of individual wind turbines in
different properties, the distances described in will be required
paragraphs 4.2.1 (b) and 4.2.2 (a). In case a greater is specified
distance based on another provision of this Chapter, the greater will apply
distance.
(d)
In addition to the above, the Town Planning Authority will also consider the
cumulative effect from renewable energy production facilities in
region.
4.3 Areas and conditions for examining wind farm applications
facilities on a case-by-case basis
4.3.1 In the following cases, individual positioning is possible
wind turbine or wind farm after a case-by-case and conditional examination and
conditions determined by the relevant departments after relevant consultation
with the Departments and Services listed in the Table 3. These cases
are assessed in accordance with the provisions of the Impact Assessment on
Environment by Certain Projects Law and depending on its validity and location
project requires the submission of MEEP for Annex I projects or its completion
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finding for the works of Annex II of the Law.
4.3.2 It is understood that the Town Planning Authority first examines the applicable zoning
policy based on the current Development Plan and then it is evaluated whether
the conditions and restrictions of the following Tables are observed.
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Areas
Natura Network
2000
(1) At a distance of 1,000m to 1,500m
from the Wetlands and its areas
Natura network 2000 "Alykes Larnaca",
"Lake Oroklini", "Lake Paralimni"
and "Achnas Dam"
Related maps: Such as
determined by
Department of Environment
Passes
Emigrants
Birds
(2) In areas at a distance of 500m.
up to 1,500m. from transit passage
migratory birds
Related maps: Such as
are determined by
Hunting Service and
Fauna.
Fauna (3) In nesting areas and in
predator territories
of birds which according to and the
legislation is 'under threat', concerning
the species of partridge / his eagle
Bonelli (Banded eagle) and the vulture
(Gyps fulvus).
Just in case
is evaluated by
the Hunting Service
and Fauna for
loss prevention
important areas
nutrition and
causing a nuisance
because of the
facilities and of
expansion of networks
electrification and
road network. In
case of 2
areas in Limassol
and Paphos, required n
her positive position
Hunting Service and
Fauna.
Flora (4) In areas where species are found
Red Book, protected
trees, groups of trees or centuries-old forests
olives and carobs and crops that
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are subsidized by KOAP (Carobs /
Almonds / Hazelnuts) are examined
case by case to the extent that the works to
do not adversely affect these species and
provided that the proposed areas
they do not fall under any other
category.
Zones
Geological
Eligibility
(5) In areas where they have not been published
Zones of Geological Continuity
(6) In areas in close proximity to
geoforms.
Department of Geology
Overview
Related maps: The
each time
published maps
of the Department
Geological
Overview
Agricultural land –
Areas
Excellent
Physics
Beauty
(7) On Agricultural Land of High Natural Value,
in areas with Permanent Crops and in
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Department of Agriculture
Dead Zone (8) In areas within the Dead Zone,
regardless of its categorization
agricultural land after consultation
Ministry of Defence
Industrial,
handicrafts and
livestock
Zones
(9) In the territory of property that falls
within Industrial, Industrial Zones
and Livestock Zones after
consultation
YEEB (for industrial
regions)
Department of Agriculture
Archaeologists
Spaces- ancient
monuments
(10) In area around preached
Ancient Monuments after consultation
Department of Antiquities
Airport and
runway
(11) For constructions that their height
exceeds that determined by the
Development Plans, and are in
radius up to 4000 meters from
threshold of the nearest
of the airstrip, the Policy applies
Aviation (Safe and Effective
Operation of Air Navigation) Regulations
Department of Politics
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Military
facilities,
projects or areas
(12) In a Military installation, project or
Ministry of Defense area
Height
construction
(13) For tall structures beyond 30
meters from the natural ground, apply
and those on Civil Aviation (Safe
and its Effective Operation
Aeronautics) Regulations
Department of Politics
Aviation
System
communications
ground - air
(14) In a radius of up to three hundred meters
(300m) from a communications system
ground - air (G/A), broadcast and/or
download.
Department of Politics
Aviation
Department of Electronics
Telecommunications
State Forests (15) At a distance of more than 500m. from
state forests which have an area of more than
of 100 hectares.
With the Forest Department for
projects within a radius of 2 km
from State borders
Forests when
trees are affected
for which
leave is provided
logging /
transplanting
according to the
Forestry Law and others
remarkable physics
vegetation.
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4.4.1 In the following cases it is not possible to site a wind farm:
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Development and within distance
up to 850 m. from already determined
Development limit and up to 350m. from
legally existing individual
According to the relevant
maps of those in force
Development Plans
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residence located outside the Limit
Development.
Areas
Protection
(2) Within a designated Coast, Zone
Beach Protection, Area
Nature Protection,
Geoform, Protected
Landscape, Cultural landscape, Zone
Protection with code Da or Z as
specified in the relevant Plan
Development and at a distance of 300m.
from their limit.
According to the relevant
maps of those in force
Development Plans
Areas
Natura Network
2000
(3) In Places of Community Importance
(TCS) and Special Protection Zones
(ZEP) of the Natura Network 2000 and to
wind turbine exclusion zone
facilities around the ZEPs
radius of 1,000 m.
(4) In the Wetlands and
areas of the Natura network 2000
“Alykes Larnaca”, “Lake
Oroklini”, "Lake Paralimni"
and “Achnas Dam” and a belt
inhibition (Buffer zone) latitudinal
1.000m. around them.
As determined by
Department of Environment
Passes
Emigrants
Birds
(5) Within pass areas
passage of migratory birds
as well as at a distance of 500m. from the
their limits.
As determined by
Hunting Service and
Fauna.
State Forests (6) Within state forests and zone
inhibition (buffer zone) latitudinal
500m. from state forests which
have an area of more than 100
hectares.
Mountainous Areas (7) In mountainous and semi-mountainous areas
with an altitude greater than 850m.
As these are determined
to the land surveyors
maps and related
maps of those in force
Development Plans.
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Zones
Geological
Eligibility
(8) Within areas that are included
in the Geological Zones
Appropriately 00 and 00A
According to each
his published maps
Department of Geology
Overview.
Geosites (9) Within protection areas
geosites
According to each
his published maps
Department of Geology
Overview.
Mineral Resources (10) Within protection areas
mineral resources or at a distance
500m of them
According to each
his published maps
Department of Geology
Overview.
Seismological
stations
(11) Within protection areas
seismological stations.
According to each
his published maps
Department of Geology
Overview.
Sloping lands (12) Within areas/plots with
altitude differences of terrain
greater than 25%.
Streams of water (13) In Immediate, Riparian and
Nearby Protection Zones
Water Supply Reservoirs (Dams
Drinking Water), Protection Zones
Water Supply Drilling [Zoni I
(Immediate Protection) and Zone II
(Controlled Zone)] and Areas
of potential Significant Risk
High risk flood
Recovery Period 20 years).
According to each
his published maps
Development Department
Waters
Archaeologists
Spaces- ancient
monuments
(14) Within archaeological sites,
within pieces preached to
Ancient Monuments of the First or Second
Table or within Controlled
Areas based on approx
Antiquities Law and at a distance
less than 500m. from
archaeological site or preached
Ancient Monument or in an area where
affects visually preached Ancient
Monument
According to each
his published maps
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Road Network (15) Within the occupation lane
registered or under registration
public or forest road, road
reclamation plan, path or
registered right of way.
In the case of right
passage, it is possible to allow
such as the wind turbine propeller
extends over the right.
(16) Within walking distance of it
150% and his 100% of the maximum
wind turbine height, from the limit
highway and the limit
of any other registrant
public road (not
road leading included
mainly in his wind turbine
wind farm).
Landscape (17) In remarkable landscapes, like these
possible to be determined by virtue of
on the European Convention
(Kyrotikos) for the Landscape of Law [N.
4(III)/2006], or of Urban Planning
and Zoning Law (Raft
Development) or in areas
arable or not, configured
with the traditional method
xerolithic terraces and
of other elements of traditional
anthropogenic and cultural
countryside landscape, or in highlands
canyons.
Irrigated land (18) On Permanently Irrigated Land, Dehydrator
Aeration and Irrigated
Revival.
Airport and
runway
(19) Wind turbines with height beyond
of 30 m. at an airport,
runway and at a distance
less than 350m. from
any point on the runway
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or flight and traffic cone
of flight or other distance
to be determined by the Department
Civil Aviation or the
Ministry of Defence, depending on the
peculiarities of each region.
Overhead lines
high voltage
(20) Within walking distance of it
150% and his 100% of the maximum
wind turbine height, from
high voltage overhead lines (66
KV or more) or others
lower voltages, respectively.
In both cases, it is
possible to grant permission for
shorter distance, after
ensure the approval of the EAC.
Passageway
transmission
radio waves
and antennas
telecommunications
(21) Within a distance of up to
100m. from a transmission corridor
radio waves and 600 m. from
transmission corridor legally
existing antennas
telecommunications
Block boundaries (22) Within a distance of up to 50m. from
its limits to be developed
property and at least 6m. from
the wind control building
park.
Aeolian
potential
(23) In areas with unsatisfactory
wind potential
4.5 Conditions for Siting Individual Wind Turbines
4.5.1 Individual wind turbines are sited outside traditional cores
settlements falling under Annex G, Special Controlled Areas
Areas, Ancient Monuments, Preserved Buildings and Exclusion Areas
according to the paragraph 4.4 and the Table 4 of this Order, with exception :
− areas within a designated Protection Zone with code Z1, assuming it doesn't
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− mineral resource protection areas or at a distance of 500m. from them, in
case of siting of wind facilities for own use by a mine or
quarry.
4.5.2 Individual wind turbines may be sited within Industrial and
Livestock Zones and Areas as well as Agricultural Zones for purposes
supplementing the electricity required for the needs of legal and
production engineering, livestock and agricultural development on the plot
respectively.
4.5.3
For the installation of Individual Wind Turbines the following apply
conditions:
(a)
Individual wind turbine capacity up to 30 kW and max
height up to 36 m., which is used to supplement the electricity
energy consumed for the needs of legal and productive agriculture
or livestock or industrial development, it is only possible to allow out
defined Development Limit, in property that has the appropriate, according to
judgment of the Town Planning Authority, area and shape, given that the
wind turbine is a distance greater than 150% of its maximum height
from property boundaries.
(b)
Individual wind turbine capacity up to 10 kW, with height
smaller than 18 or combining a single wind turbine with another system
electricity generation from RES, which is primarily used for
supplementing the electricity consumed for the needs
development other than those defined in the previous paragraph, it is possible
to be allowed outside the Development Limit, in property with appropriate, at the discretion
of the Town Planning Authority, area and shape, meaning that the wind turbine
is a distance equal to or greater than 150% of its maximum height from the limits
of the property.
(c)
In the case of a set of wind turbines with a total power of 10MW up to
300 MW or 1-2 of wind turbines with a total power of 300 KW up to 1 MW or
set of wind turbines not described in the previous cases,
the Town Planning Authority will impose the necessary terms and conditions,
depending on the characteristics of each case, provided that the
provisions of the paragraphs 4.1 until 4.4.
(d)
Request to add, modification or extension of development which
described in the previous paragraphs, so that it changes to
wind park, will be considered on the basis of provisions relating to wind farms.
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4.6 Anemometers
4.6.1 Requests for the installation of anemometers will be considered positively, of mind
that they do not concern an area described in the paragraph 4.4 and meet the provisions
of the paragraph 4.2.
5.
SATISFACTORY ACCESS FOR RES FACILITIES
5.1.1 For solar installations, it will be considered satisfactory to access through
at least:
(a)
rural road, minimum width of about 4m. whoever has
opened by the Competent Authority to serve the area and who
maintained/maintained by her to ensure its uninterrupted use
from vehicles. To this end, the applicant submits to the Town Planning Authority
written confirmation of the Competent Authority.
(b)
registered right-of-way with a minimum width of 3.66m. and
regardless of length which is configured and maintained permanently
accessible by vehicles and resulting in an acceptable form
access.
(c)
widened on-site registered path about 4m wide. the
which can be used seamlessly by vehicles.
5.1.2 For wind installations, the provisions of the relevant current Order will apply
of the Minister of the Interior and access will be possible via a public road,
right of way without length restriction, rural road, road in an area
of stirring, path and forest road (after securing the relevant permission from the
Department of Forestry). Particular importance will be attached to avoiding significant impacts on
environment from opening the necessary access, especially in the case
sloping lands. For this reason, the least burdensome for the will be chosen
environmental access route and special conditions will be set for its restoration
landscape. Depending on the size of the equipment and the intensity of the development, or
The Town Planning Authority will determine the characteristics of the access that will be considered
satisfactory in any case.
6.
OTHERS
FACILITIES
ENERGY STORAGE
UTILIZATION OF RES AND
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6.1.1 Energy storage facilities not combined with production
energy from RES can be located, under conditions, in areas that
are specified in the relevant Development Plan as described in the Infrastructure chapter or in
Industrial Zones or Class A or B areas, taking into account other relevant
funds of the Development Plans or located within or near the Infrastructures
(substations) of the Transmission or Distribution Network and have the ability to connect to
the electricity transmission or distribution network and since they do not fall under
Exclusion Areas according to the paragraph 3.6 and the Table 2 of the present
Command.
6.1.2 Hybrid energy systems with storage, i.e. facilities
energy storage combined with either licensed or proposed ones
solar or wind installations, are evaluated as a whole in the areas where
the siting of such facilities is permitted, as the case may be and given that
do not fall into Exclusion Areas according to paragraphs 3.6 and 4.4.
6.1.3 Energy production and storage facilities with the utilization of others
RES, beyond solar and wind installations, it is possible to allow to
Industrial Zone or Class A or B Area or in other suitable, at its discretion
Urban Planning Authority, region, which is adjacent to the production area of the former
matter (RES) or located within or near the Infrastructure (substations) of the Network
Transmission or Distribution and has the ability to connect to the transmission network or
electricity distribution, since it does not fall into Exclusion Zones
according to the paragraph 3.6 and the Table 2 of this Order and for which
the provisions of paragraphs are satisfied 3.3, 3.4 and 5.
6.1.4 Pumped storage projects are considered on a case-by-case basis and are limited to
existing dam facilities, outside Natura Network areas 2000. The
Department of Water Development is in the stage of preparing a comprehensive study, or
which also covers the creation of new dams for pump-saving purposes. With
the completion of the Study and depending on its findings, will be reviewed
this Order to include clear relevant spatial provisions. Until the
record the data of the study in question, can be studied, case by case,
a project that will concern the creation of new dams for pump-saving purposes.
6.1.5 In relation to Hydrogen Systems, related Strategic Study on Hydrogen
prepared by the Ministry of Energy, of Trade and Industry, upon its completion
of which a relevant Order will be published. Until the completion of the Study on the
hydrogen, the proposed projects for which applications for permits will be submitted,
are examined on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Development Plans and
depending on the location, the proposed technology and capacity.
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Licensing process for RES facilities
1.1
With the exception of cases where Town Planning is not required
Permit, under the conditions recorded in the Town Planning Act in force at any given time
and Spatial Development General Ordinance, for project applications relating to
energy production from RES as well as developments related to storage
of energy coming from RES, the required procedure is as follows:
Consultation number
(a)
The applicant first secures a consultation number (D) by the Town Planning Authority,
which he submits to the relevant Departments/Services, with Title Deed, volumetric
plan, as well as spatial planning. It is emphasized that it is not required to submit to the Departments/
Integrated design services.
Ensuring required consultations
(b)
For purposes of expediting consultation procedures, the Town Planning Authority will
accepts opinions of other authorities or bodies in relation to requested development, which
ensures the applicant from the Departments/Services, as shown in the Table
Consultation attached as Appendix 2 as well as the Tables 1-4 her
of this Order, and which arise primarily from the requirements of legislation,
mandatory before submitting the urban planning application, so that the suggestions of
Departments/Services to be integrated into the submitted plans and on the other hand to
speed up the process by the Town Planning Authority. Provided that there is a commitment to
contribution of all Departments/Services in the process, coordinated by the Ministries
of Interior and Energy, of Trade and Industry, for speed, effectiveness
and flexibility, to achieve the goal of speeding up the evaluation of developments that
concern photovoltaic installations, and the response time should not
exceeds them 10 working days.
No consultation with the Energy Agency is required, as long as a positive general applies
answer for projects that utilize RES (letters with no. lens. 05.33.003.001 and date.
15/09/2020 and 09/01/2023) nor with the Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) (letter with
date. 10/02/2023).
The required consultation with the Department of Environment takes place after its submission
urban planning application, and after the Impact Assessment Study is prepared on
Environment (MEEP) or the Information Report, according to Annex I or II of the
of the Impacts on the Environment from Certain Law Projects.
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Additional consultations may arise due to other data of the sub
property development (B.C. with the Department of Water Development, due to water flow). For
any doubt in relation to any additional advisers, applicants are possible
to contact the Town Planning Authority.
For purposes of facilitating investors in the decision to select agricultural land for solar
installation or installation for energy storage, the Department of Agriculture has prepared
relevant Form which is available on the websites of the Departments of Agriculture and
of Town Planning and Housing, which will be submitted to the Department of Agriculture, where will
sends a relevant reply to the interested party within 5 working days.
It is noted that the investor may choose to submit a planning application for
parcel that has been initially deemed unsuitable by the Department of Agriculture, without it
need to entail the rejection of a planning application, since the Town Planning Authority
takes these views seriously, however it co-evaluates number
parameters and data when making a decision, unless the property under development
falls under irrigated cultivation area or under Government irrigated area
work.
Publication of application
(c)
Before submitting an application for a planning permit for construction
wind farm, wind turbine or other renewable energy production unit will
notice is published in the daily press, based on the template in the Appendix,
in which the main characteristics of the development will be described. The disclosure
will be posted:
• at the offices of the Local Authority, in the area where the application is submitted,
• at the offices of other neighboring Local Authorities as well
• in the field of development, in an obvious way, according to her instructions
Urban Planning Authority.
Any representations in relation to the application shall be submitted to the Town Planning Authority
in period 21 working days from the date of publication of the application.
Filing the application and sending it to the Environment Department
(d)
Submission of the application by the applicant/researcher, along with all required drawings
and documents, the completed Declaration of the Annex 1, copy of it
of published Notice of the Annex, the required consultations and the
MEEP or Project Information Report to the relevant Town Planning Authority, and payment of
required rights to review the application, based on the Urban Planning and
Spatial planning (Rights) Regulations.
An application for the installation of agrovoltaics is submitted:
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a) from a farmer (legal or natural person registered in the register of farmers),
attaching relevant certification from the Department of Agriculture or
b) by an authorized representative who may be a company representative /
natural person, attaching relevant authorization and agreement document with
the farmer (legal or natural person registered in the register of farmers) where to
ensures the dual use of land, i.e. both energy production and
agricultural use, which will be certified by the Department of Agriculture.
Professional farmers (natural or legal person) registered in the Register of Farmers
and Agricultural Holdings, according to the Law 26(I)/2016, in categories 2
(article 5(2a)), 4 (article 5(2b)), 7 (article 5(2e)), 8 (article 5(2e)), 11 (article 5(2f)), 16 (article
5(2i1)) and 24 (article 5(2i2)), and/or registered in Social Insurance as farmers,
are eligible to submit up to two (2) applications, while the other farmers (semi-professionals
or non-professionals) are entitled to submit up to one (1) application.
(e)
Upon receipt of the town planning application at the Town Planning Authority, the application and
the relevant MEEP or Information Report, are immediately sent to the Environment Department,
for examination.
Technical control – additional consultations
(f)
Carrying out a rapid technical check of the submitted plans and documents
from the Urban Planning Authority within 5 working days from the receipt of the application, and
relevant information to the applicant, for any further consultation (which was not possible to
is known to the applicant), so the applicant should take the appropriate steps immediately
actions to secure it.
Given the extreme importance of speedy completion of exercise procedures
urban control in the fulfillment of the obligations arising from
Community acquis, a time limit will be provided 21 working days for
formulation of opinions to the Town Planning Authority by any authority or body thereof
opinions are requested after the submission of the planning application.
MEEP examination
(g)
Examination of the MEEP in the Environmental Committee and preparation of an Opinion by
the Environmental Authority or examination of the Information Report by the Environmental
Principle and preparation of a Reasoned Finding as a matter of priority, given that the
MEEP or the Information Report is complete and sufficiently documented. In case
which additional data is required, the Environmental Authority sets a binding deadline
margin for their submission by the applicant.
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Completion of examination and decision making
(or)
Completion of examination and decision making on the planning application, against
priority, and in any case within 10 working days, from the date
receiving the Opinion or Reasoned Finding of the Environmental Authority.
1.2
It is noted that, applications for project-related projects will not be accepted
production or storage of energy from RES, except in case the
applications are accompanied by all required consultations and the required
Environmental Study, based on Annex I or II of the Impact on
Environment from Certain Acts. It is pointed out that its completeness check
application (required documents, consultations, MEEP/ Information Report, etc.), based on
the Promotion and Encouragement of the Use of Renewable Energy Sources Law
[Law 107(I)2022], it should be completed on the day the application is submitted or received
of the application at the offices of the Urban Planning Authority.
1.3
Further, it is emphasized that the Building Authorities should not repeat them
consultations, unless for a specific reason this is deemed necessary.
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THE URBAN PLANNING AND ZONING LAW
ORDER X/2024 OF THE MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR
NOTIFICATION
In accordance with the provisions of Order X/2024 of the Minister of the Interior, with her
it is hereby notified that the ………………………………………………. (name/s
applicant/s) intend to submit to …………………………………
(Town Planning Authority to which the application was submitted) application for grant
planning permission for the creation of an energy production plant from
renewable sources ………………………………………………………………………….
The application concerns the parcels ……………………. F/Sh …………………………………. within the
administrative boundaries ………………………………
More information can be obtained from its Offices
Town Planning Authority during working days and hours.
Written representations may be submitted to the Town Planning Authority within
in space 21 days from the date of this publication
notification.
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To: Urban Planning Authority
STATEMENT
I/We, ………………………………………………………….. that we submitted the application with
no. …………………………………. for the granting of a Town Planning Permit, for creation
unit
production
energy
from
renewable
sources
namely
………………………………………………………………………, in pieces …………… F/Sh …………….
within the administrative boundaries …………………………………………………….….. I/we declare that
provided by the provisions of Order X/2024 of the Minister of the Interior,
Notification, has been posted at the offices of the Local Authority on ………
/
/
Signature
Name/s
, until the /
/
.
……………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………….
It is verified that, as stated in this Statement, has been posted
Notification provided for in the provisions of Order X/2024 of the Minister
Internal Office …………………….…………………………………………..
Signature
The Mayor / The President
(Full name)
Date
……………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………….
Stamp
……………………………..
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Annex 2
Consultations required during development control
for projects involving RES facilities as well as
renewable energy storage facilities
PANEL 1: REQUIRED CONSULTATIONS DURING ITS CONTROL
DEVELOPMENT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS
n/a CONSULTANT REQUEST FOR CONSULTATION
YEAR
ANSWER
(erg. days)
REQUIRED CONSULTATIONS
1 CERA No consultation required (letter with
date. 10/02/2023)
/
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning (Requests
and Hierarchical Appeals) Regulations, Even.
7(1)(l)
2 Competent Local
Principle (via
Competent
Principle)
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning (Requests
and Hierarchical Appeals) Regulations, Even.
7(1 )(a)
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3 Principle
Electricity
Cyprus
10
4 Service
Energy
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning (Requests
and Hierarchical Appeals) Regulations, Even.
7(1)(l)
No consultation required (letters
of consent for projects utilizing RES-
no. lens. 05.33.003.001, dates
15/09/2020 and 9/1/2023)
5 Part
Environment
About the Impact on the Environment from
Certain Law Works (N. 127(I)/2018)
Absolutely
priority
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning (Requests
and Hierarchical Appeals) Regulations, Even.
7(1 )(no)
6 Department of Agriculture Tables 1-2 of the Order
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Applications and Hierarchical Appeals)
Regulations, Even. 7(1 )(e)
Certificate before
submission
CONSULTATIONS POSSIBLY REQUIRED
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PANEL 1: REQUIRED CONSULTATIONS DURING ITS CONTROL
DEVELOPMENT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS
n/a CONSULTANT REQUEST FOR CONSULTATION
YEAR
ANSWER
(erg. days)
1 Service
Game and
Fauna
Tables 1-2 of the Order
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning (Requests
and Hierarchical Appeals) Regulations, Even.
7(1 )(no)
The Environmental Authority calls the Service
Game and Fauna in her sessions
Impact Assessment Committee at
Environment for opinions.
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2 Part
Antiquities
Tables 1-2 of the Order
The Antiquities Law, for development in
Ancient Monument or Controlled Area.
Based on a letter from the Director of TPO with no. lens.
11/GEN and date. 12/12/2006, consultation with
TA for development located near
water mill, bridge, cistern and olive mill or
another building of traditional architecture.
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3 Part
Development
Waters
Tables 1-2 of the Order
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning (Requests
and Hierarchical Appeals) Regulations, when
through the piece to be developed
crosses a public waterway or river, conduit,
drilling, etc., and/or when for development
water supply required.
Completing the TAU forms 01/2019 &
TAU 03/2019
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4 Ministry
Defense
Tables 1-2 of the Order
Where development adjoins defense projects
of the National Guard
Based on Ministry of Foreign Affairs letters with
date. 26/2/2008 and 3/12/2010, in areas
within the Neutral Zone
In areas near the Dead Zone, based on
common practice
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PANEL 1: REQUIRED CONSULTATIONS DURING ITS CONTROL
DEVELOPMENT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS
n/a CONSULTANT REQUEST FOR CONSULTATION
YEAR
ANSWER
(erg. days)
5 Part
Politics
Aviation
Tables 1-2 of the Order
Based on a letter from the Department of Politics
Aviation with day. 4/12/2006, for
developments at a distance of less than 6 km
from an airport runway, or deployments to
distance less than 3 km from
helipad
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6 Department of Forestry Tables 1-2 of the Order
The Environmental Authority calls the Department
Forestry at the Commission sessions
Environmental Impact Assessment for
opinions
10
7 Part
Geological
Overview
Tables 1-2 of the Order
In areas where they have not been published
Zones of Geological Suitability or in
areas in proximity to landforms.
In paid quarries or mines
(TPO letter with no. lens. 02.10.015.006 and
date. 06/03/2023)
10
8 Service
Mines
Tables 1-2 of the Order
In paid quarries or mines
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PANEL 2: REQUIRED CONSULTATIONS DURING ITS CONTROL
DEVELOPMENT FOR PROJECTS RELATING TO PRODUCTION AND STORAGE
ENERGY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (RES), EXCLUDING THE
PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS.
n/a CONSULTANT REQUEST FOR CONSULTATION
YEAR
ANSWER
(erg. days)
REQUIRED CONSULTATIONS
1 CERA No consultation required (letter
with date. 10/02/2023)
/
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Applications and Hierarchical Appeals)
Regulations, Even. 7(1)(l)
2 Competent Local
Principle (via
Competent Authority)
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Applications and Hierarchical Appeals)
Regulations, Even. 7(1)(a)
15
3 Authority of Electricity
Cyprus
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4 Office of Energy Oi for Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Applications and Hierarchical Appeals)
Regulations, Even. 7(1)(l)
No consultation required
(letters of consent for projects that
utilize RES- no. lens. 05.33.003.001,
dates 15/09/2020 and 9/1/2023)
/
5 Part
Environment
About the Impact on the Environment
by Certain Law Works (N.
127(I)/2018)
By priority
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Applications and Hierarchical Appeals)
Regulations, Even. 7(1)(no)
CONSULTATIONS POSSIBLY REQUIRED
1 Department of Agriculture Tables 3-4 of the Order
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Applications and Hierarchical Appeals)
Regulations, Even. 7(1)(e) and 7(1)(f)
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2 Hunting Service and
Fauna
Tables 3-4 of the Order
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Applications and Hierarchical Appeals)
Regulations, Even. 7(1 )(no)
The Environmental Authority calls it
Game and Wildlife Service at
sessions of the Evaluation Committee
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PANEL 2: REQUIRED CONSULTATIONS DURING ITS CONTROL
DEVELOPMENT FOR PROJECTS RELATING TO PRODUCTION AND STORAGE
ENERGY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (RES), EXCLUDING THE
PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS.
n/a CONSULTANT REQUEST FOR CONSULTATION
YEAR
ANSWER
(erg. days)
Environmental Impact for
opinions.
3 Department of Antiquities Paintings 3-4 of the Order
The Antiquities Law, for
development in an Ancient Monument or
Controlled Area.
Based on a letter from the Director of TPO with no.
lens. 11/GEN and date. 12/12/2006,
consultation with TA for development which
is located near a water mill, bridge,
cistern and olive mill or other building
traditional architecture.
10
4 Development Department
Waters
Tables 3-4 of the Order
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Applications and Hierarchical Appeals)
Regulations, when through to
piece development passes public
stream or river, conduit, drilling,
etc., and/or when for development
water supply required
Completing the TAU forms 01/2019
& TAU 03/2019
10
5 Department of Defense Tables 3-4 of the Order
Where development adjoins defense
National Guard projects.Based on
Foreign Office letters with
date. 26/2/2008 and 3/12/2010, in
areas within the Neutral Zone. In
areas near the Dead Zone, with
based on usual practice
15
6 Department of Politics
Aviation
Tables 3-4 of the Order
Based on a letter from the Department of Politics
Aviation with day. 4/12/2006, for
developments at a distance of less than
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PANEL 2: REQUIRED CONSULTATIONS DURING ITS CONTROL
DEVELOPMENT FOR PROJECTS RELATING TO PRODUCTION AND STORAGE
ENERGY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (RES), EXCLUDING THE
PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS.
n/a CONSULTANT REQUEST FOR CONSULTATION
YEAR
ANSWER
(erg. days)
6 km from airport runway, or
developments at a distance of less than
3 km from heliport. Additionally,
for deployments that include
facilities with a height beyond 30
meters.
7 Department of Forestry Tables 3-4 of the Order
The Environmental Authority calls the Department
Forestry at the Commission sessions
Environmental Impact Assessment
for opinions.
10
8 Department of Geology
Overview
Tables 3-4 of the Order
In areas where they have not been published
Zones of Geological Suitability or in
areas in proximity to
geoforms.
(TPO letter with no. lens. 02.10.015.006
and date. 06/03/2023)
10
9 Public Department
Projects
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Applications and Hierarchical Appeals)
Regulations, Even. 7(1)(i), when from the
development is significantly affected
existing or intended
highway or road
responsibility of the Public Department
Projects.
10
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Work
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Applications and Hierarchical Appeals)
Regulations, Even. 7(1)(ya), when the
development is associated with dangerous
substances, which it is possible to
cause major accidents.
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11 Fire department
Service
Those on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Applications and Hierarchical Appeals)
Regulations, Even. 7(1)(ya), when the
development is associated with dangerous
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PANEL 2: REQUIRED CONSULTATIONS DURING ITS CONTROL
DEVELOPMENT FOR PROJECTS RELATING TO PRODUCTION AND STORAGE
ENERGY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (RES), EXCLUDING THE
PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS.
a/a
CONSULTANT
REQUEST FOR CONSULTATION
YEAR
ANSWER
(erg. days)
substances, which it is possible to
cause major accidents
12
Part
Electronics
Telecommunications
Tables 3-4 of the Order when the
development lies within a radius of up to
three hundred meters (300m) from system
ground-air communications (G/A),
transmission and/or reception.
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Area in which a study of reflections is required and
approval from the Competent Authority for the installation and
operation of Photovoltaic Parks near Aviation
Facilities
THR: Runway Threshold – Runway Threshold
A
C
25˚
THR
Corridor
s
THR
25˚
B
25˚
3500m
25˚
3500m
D
Notional central
runway axis
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