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Find out what seascape character assessments are and how they can be used.
Marine planning factsheets to give you straightforward information on some of the most common questions and topics around marine planning.
The standard terms that apply when we charge for giving planning or marine licence advice.
The Statement of Publication Participation outlines who may be involved in marine planning and how and when people can get involved.
Map showing the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas.
Surveys were run between 9th May to 30th June 2023 for the North East, North West, East, South, South East, and South West Marine Plans.
In collaboration with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Cruise Lines International Association, UK Chamber of Shipping, and Natural England we are exploring a number of options to protect Marine Protected Areas from the …
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs delegated marine planning functions to MMO in 2010.
How the decision was made to plan in the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas.
Marine plan monitoring surveys were carried out between the 5th January and the 7th March 2022 for the North East, North West, East, South, South East and South West Marine Plans.
Updates from the MMO Marine Planning team (Autumn 2024).
Details of how the first English marine plans were developed following the marine planning stepped process.
Revised statements of public participation - South West
Newsletter from the MMO marine planning team December 2019
Updates from the MMO Marine Planning team (Spring 2023).
The following responses are provided for the Q&A session that was held within the webinar
Updates from the MMO Marine Planning team (Spring 2024).
Revised statements of public participation - South East
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