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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

Regime for offshore renewable energy permits and infrastructure protection - Provisions relating to both feasibility permits and commercial permits - Permit variations

41: Application to amend permit conditions

You could also call this:

"Asking to Change the Rules of Your Offshore Energy Permit"

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If you have a permit, you can ask the Minister to change the conditions of your permit. You must ask the Minister at least 90 working days before the date you need to meet the condition you want to change, but you should also look at section 59. The Minister can agree to your request if they think you still meet the requirements, and if changing the condition will help achieve the purpose of the Act or make it easier to manage permits.

The Minister will check if you or your project still meet the necessary requirements, which are listed in section 19(1) for some permits or section 29(1) for others. The Minister must also be satisfied that changing the condition is a good idea. This means they must think it will help make the Act work better or make permits easier to manage.

The Minister has to make a decision based on these rules. You can only ask for a change if you follow these steps. The Minister's decision will depend on your specific situation.

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This page was last updated on 29 June 2025

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40: Application to extend duration of commercial permit, or

"Asking to extend the time limit on your offshore renewable energy commercial permit"

42: Transfer of permit requires Minister’s approval, or

"To transfer a permit, you must get the Minister's approval first."

Part 2Regime for offshore renewable energy permits and infrastructure protection
Provisions relating to both feasibility permits and commercial permits: Permit variations

41Application to amend permit conditions

A permit holder may apply to the Minister to amend the conditions of the permit.
The application must be made at least 90 working days before the relevant date for meeting the condition that is proposed to be amended (but see section 59).
The Minister may grant the application if the Minister—
has no cause to believe that the permit holder or the development no longer meets the requirements in section 19(1) (in the case of a feasibility permit) or section 29(1) (in the case of a commercial permit); and
is satisfied that granting the application is appropriate to give effect to the purpose of this Act or to enable the effective administration of the permitting regime.