UK marine policy statement

Publication Year

2011

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Comprises the framework for preparing Marine Plans, ensuring consistency across the UK, and provides direction for new marine licensing and other authorisation systems in each UK Administration. Sets out the general environmental, social and economic considerations that need to be taken into account in marine planning. Also provides guidance on the pressures and impacts which decision makers need to consider when planning for, and permitting development in, the UK marine area.

Document History

This document relates to the following: UK marine policy statement - post adoption statement; UK marine policy statement - appraisal of sustainability; UK marine policy statement - habitats regulations assessment; UK marine policy statement - equalities impact assessment screening report; UK marine policy statement - impact assessment (all HM Government, 2011); and Description of the marine planning system for England (DEFRA, 2011).

ISBN

9780108510434

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