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This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Axe Estuary, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Dover to Deal, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Farnes East, in the North West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Markham's Triangle, in the East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Solway Firth, in the North West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at The Swale Estuary, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Wyre-Lune, in the North West of England.
Detailed guidance on the Planning Inspectorate’s procedures if the Secretary of State decides to recover the application.
Information on the pioneering new approaches (including natural capital) to the management of the marine environment.
The first outputs of the marine planning process for the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan areas
Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.
Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.
MCA SCAT manual and survey forms for teams involved in clearing oiled shorelines.
Guidance on the preparation of second generation Shoreline Management Plans (SMP).
Statement of Public Participation for the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan areas and proposed engagement timetable.
Information about generating energy offshore
How to apply for a several order or a regulating order: application process and documents required.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2023.
Information, guidance and forms for applying to be a fish Producer Organisation (PO).
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