The ministry tabled the amendment as part of a broader bill on renewable energy, which lawmakers introduced for discussion and vote in the Hellenic Parliament.
The measure allowed authorities to suspend construction works in areas undergoing Special Urban Planning Schemes and specifically halted building permits and construction activity in off-plan areas of Milos where the rare volcanic formation has been identified.
Under the regulation, authorities will enforce the suspension of building works in the affected area until 31 December 2026 to prevent irreversible damage.
The explanatory report stated that the measure aimed to immediately stop the issuance of building permits and construction activity in areas outside urban planning zones and settlements on the island. It emphasised that the suspension sought to prevent irreversible changes that could undermine urban planning objectives and damage the unique geological formation created by volcanic activity.
The amendment also included provisions for funding the share capital increase of Independent Power Transmission Operator through the state budget, as well as defining a competent authority responsible for approving road connections and entry-exit points for infrastructure managed by regional waste management bodies.
Lawmakers scheduled the bill for discussion in the parliamentary plenary session on Thursday.
