On 7 May representatives from the marine planning departments of England, Guernsey, Ireland, Jersey, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland, and Wales attended the Seven Nations Marine Planning Workshop, organised by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The in-person workshop …
An SPP, required under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MACAA), is the contract between the MMO and our stakeholders which sets out how, when, and why we carry out engagement. An SPP also outlines what we will do …
The Marine Planning Team are pleased to announce the release of a new video on marine plan-led decisions, now available to view on YouTube: Marine plan policy assessment in decision-making - YouTube This informative video is designed to support applicants, …
We share highlights from across the marine plan areas, showcasing our engagement, events, and collaborative initiatives. From student workshops and coastal restoration to conference presentations and policy support, the coastal planners continue to champion sustainable marine management around our coast. …
The UK has been an early adopter of offshore wind, installing turbines in our waters since the turn of the century. We now boast 14.7GW of installed capacity, and in 2023 offshore wind produced 30% of the UK’s electricity needs. …
Many marine developments, including offshore wind, are required to collect a huge amount of survey data during the lifetime of their project. A lot of this data is collected to fulfil monitoring requirements that are agreed as part of a …
The Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO’s) Strategic Renewables Unit (SRU) have been working with other government departments, Statutory Nature Conservation Bodies (SNCB’s), The Crown Estate and Renewable UK to standardise the monitoring of offshore wind farms, aiming to make post-consent monitoring …
Rosie Bailey and Charlotte Stadden from the Marine Management Organisation’s marine planning team recently delivered two Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) games hosted in Guernsey. The sessions aimed to increase understanding of the benefits and implications of marine planning through interactive …
The Marine Planning Team have published the ‘Issues with Supporting Evidence’ final report, concluding the next step in the preparation of England’s East Marine Plans. What does the report say? The report details stakeholder insights on the opportunities, challenges and …
In 2022, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) recommended that the East Marine Plan should be replaced, based upon the findings of the third Three-Year report. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs subsequently agreed with this recommendation …