Draft North East, North West, South East and South West Marine Plans: Consultation Summary 2020

The statutory consultation on the Draft North East, Draft North West, Draft South East and Draft South West Marine Plans under the Marine and Coastal Access Act (MCAA) 2009 concluded on 20 April 2020. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is now using the formal representations received to finalise the plans for submission to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for consideration for adoption. In accordance with the Statements of Public Participation the MMO has produced this summary of stakeholder comments. In accordance with the Marine and Coastal Access Act (MCAA) 2009 a Modifications Report will also be published when the marine plans are adopted.