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.
Regulatory Bodies
A number of regulatory bodies, along with the relevant Local Planning Authority, are involved in 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.