Development around the MPA

Development within, next to or close to the water will likely need to be assessed for potential environmental impacts. This can often be complex due to the different regulatory processes required by different authorities. This page contains information which can assist in this processes.

Coastal Concordat

Development within, next to or close to the water can be complex due to the different regulatory processes required by different authorities. Coastal Concordat is a process to help simplify these processes.

Regulatory Bodies

A number of regulatory bodies are involved in terrestrial or marine planning or licencing processes the planning application process, depending on the type of development being planned.

Minimising Ecological Impacts

From stilted jetties to solid constructions, and even floating pontoons – coastal development can have wide reaching effects on the marine environment, but there are measures that can help minimise the impacts.