MMO Marine Plan Implementation Training Sessions
The Marine Planning Team at the Marine Management Organisation are holding a series of marine plan implementation training sessions. These sessions have been designed to provide marine planning training and guidance to support applicants, decision-makers, and other stakeholders to effectively implement the marine plans across all areas and sectors in England.
Under section 58 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, it is a legal requirement for all public authorities to fully consider marine plans in all decisions that affect the UK marine area. These sessions will offer a great opportunity for stakeholders to learn more about marine planning process and the statutory requirements for use of Marine Plans.
Sessions will cover a range of topics to support the use of marine plans across all sectors, including:
- Overview of marine planning, statutory requirements of marine plans and the tools and guidance available to support plan use.
- Marine Plan Policy Assessment and considerations required for successful applications and decision-making.
- Marine and land-use planning integration and best practice.
Sessions are taking place across England and also online, full details are available here
For further event details and sign-up, please see the Eventbrite links below for in person sessions relevant to the marine plan areas:
| Region | Location | Date | Time | Registration link |
| North West | The Borough (pub), 3 Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PP | 19 November 2024 | 09:30-13:00 | Sign up on Eventbrite |
| North East | THE WORD, Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF | 12 November 2024 | 09:30-16:00 | Sign up on Eventbrite |
| East | The Kings Centre, 63-75 King Street, Norwich, NR1 1PH | 26 November 2024 | 09:30-16:00 | Sign up on Eventbrite |
| South East | Platform 26, 26 Railway Street, Chatham, ME4 4JT | 20 November 2024 | 09:30-16:00 | Sign up on Eventbrite |
| South | Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB | 12 November 2024 | 09:30-16:00 | Sign up on Eventbrite |
| South West | Copthorne Hotel, Armada Way, Plymouth, PL1 1AR | 21 November 2024 | 09:30-16:00 | Sign up on Eventbrite |
| National | Thistle Holborn, 36-37 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SD | 21 November 2024 | 09:30-16:00 | Sign up on Eventbrite |
The following online sessions are also available at various dates in November and December for anyone interested in more specific topics in relation to marine planning:
Marine Plan Policy Assessment – see dates and register here
Marine and Land-use Planning – see dates and register here
Marine Planning Guidance and Resources – see dates and register here
