Ellie and Mae, Coastal Planners for the South West Marine Plan areas have recently contributed to the marine planning section of the South West Marine Ecosystems (SWME) 2024 report, published in July. This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of …
The recent spotlight for coastal planner engagement has been on ports and harbours over the last few months, with the aim of improving our engagement with stakeholders and collecting important data. The Coastal Planners initially focused on Statutory Harbour Authorities …
North East As the North East Coastal Planner and Heritage Assets Policy Lead, I’ve had the opportunity to meet a wide range of stakeholders across the region who are passionate about our marine environment. From the Port of Tyne to …
The MMO’s Strategic Renewables Unit has finalised their work with other government departments, Statutory Nature Conservation Bodies (SNCBs), The Crown Estate and Renewable UK to standardise the post-consent monitoring requirements for offshore wind farms. The aims is to make these …
It’s been two months since the I-VMS licence condition was introduced, and a great time to review our progress and address some of the common questions we’ve been receiving from fishers. We’ve seen a significant rise in the number of …
Sian McGuinness from the Marine Planning team discusses a new study “The opportunity for climate action through climate-smart Marine Spatial Planning”, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory “After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place …
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. …
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