Consider making room for critical raw materials projects in zoning, spatial and land use plans, with priority to built, industrial, brownfield and mined land.

National, regional and local planning authorities must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

It is Art. 13(1), in the Critical Raw Materials Act. as of 2026-08-18
The act gives its timing as: From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1)). as of 2026-08-18
It names 3 industries by name: Waste, Aluminium and Steel. as of 2026-08-18
Compliance is checked by none, per plan. as of 2026-08-18

Addressee National, regional and local planning authoritiesAct Regulation (EU) 2024/1252, consolidated 03.05.2024Article Art. 13(1)Class Governments

The rule

New — no predecessor

Trigger

preparation of plans

Obligation

Consider making room for critical raw materials projects in zoning, spatial and land use plans, with priority to built, industrial, brownfield and mined land.

Who is affected

Addressee

National, regional and local planning authorities

Class

Governments

Sectors

Names Waste and landfill, Aluminium and metals, Steel

Applies

From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1))

Burden drivers

D1 — 1 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

National, regional and local authorities responsible for preparing plans, including zoning, spatial plans and land use plans, shall consider including in such plans, where appropriate, provisions for the development of critical raw materials projects.

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