278.—In this Part, except where the context otherwise requires—

"development" means—

(a) the carrying out of any works in the maritime area, or

(b) the making of any material change in the use of the sea, seabed or any structure, in the maritime area,

and includes the reclamation of any land in the nearshore area;

"marine planning policy statement" has the meaning assigned to it by the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021;

"public body" means a body established by or under statute that, for the time being, stands prescribed for the purposes of this Part;

"Regulations of 2001" means the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 600 of 2001).]