06 Mar 2018

MMO: ‘The bass control measures described implement European measures designed to manage fishing effort in order to help protect and improve bass stocks. The control measures and restrictions set out in the 2018 EU fishing opportunities regulation will continue to apply in 2019 until such time they are replaced. Bass management measures may be reviewed […]

05 Feb 2018

Marine planning: Engagement, issues and evidence database Database of issues with supporting evidence for the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plans Details The Issues Database has been produced following public consultation (summer 2016) to gather issues and supporting evidence for the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan […]

03 Nov 2017

The Blue Belt programme supports delivery of the UK government’s commitment to provide long term protection for the marine environment. The Blue Belt programme supports delivery of the UK government’s manifesto commitment to provide long term protection of over four million square kilometres of marine environment across the UK Overseas Territories. It provides £20 million of […]

16 Oct 2017

This guide helps to explain the marine licensing process for Local Planning Authorities (LPAs). It will provide LPAs with a better understanding of: pre-application; application; joint working; other relevant matters, such as exemptions and self-service useful contacts.It is envisaged that this document will enable LPAs to apply for marine licences more efficiently, as well as […]

29 Aug 2017

MMO: The most recent updated of these regional plans for England: The first outputs of the marine planning process for the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan areas. North West Marine Plan, South East Marine Plan, North East Marine Plan, South West Marine Plan, and Marine environment