Consultation outcome

Marine Protected Areas: draft guidance for developing compensatory measures

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 22 July 2021
• Last updated: 22 December 2021 — See all updates

This consultation has concluded

Detail of outcome

We received 35 responses on this consultation from a wide group of stakeholders.

We are using this information to update guidance on streamlining environmental assessments in marine protected areas (MPAs) to reduce the delays and uncertainties involved in carrying them out.

We intend to consult on this in 2024.

Feedback received

Summary of responses

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Original consultation

Summary

Defra is seeking views on best practice guidance for developing compensatory measures in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). We are keen to hear from marine industries affected by the consenting process.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
11:30am on 22 July 2021 to 11:45pm on 30 September 2021

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about the proposed guidance for developing compensatory measures. We are particularly keen to hear from marine industries affected by the consenting process on how applicable and feasible the guidance is. We have developed this guidance to assist:

• regulatory bodies
• statutory nature conservation bodies
• other public authorities whose functions may affect MPAs
• marine developers

The proposed guidance aims to help these groups consider how to reduce and mitigate impacts on the marine environment within MPAs and, when applicable, how to deliver compensatory measures.

Published 22 July 2021
Last updated 22 December 2021 + show all updates

1. 22 December 2021

   Added the summary of responses.

2. 22 July 2021

   First published.