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These documents were the first outputs of marine planning in the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan areas (iteration 1). They followed on from the Call for Issues with Supporting Evidence (July 2016).

They provided an example of a more digital and interactive approach to marine planning, and help explain how the issues are being taken forward for these marine plan areas.

The first outputs of the marine planning process for the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan areas were presented at Iteration 1 which ran between 3 February 2017 and 31 March 2017. Some of the content of this engagement has now been removed from these pages and the Marine Information System.

From the end of February 2017 the Marine Management Organisation will routinely publish information and documents it receives from advisors, organisations and the wider public in response to marine licence consultations.

The MMO is writing to the affected organisations which provide advice and comment on marine licence applications to explain the development in greater detail and public notices will be amended to make clear to those wishing to make a representation that their comments will be published.

Why additional information is being published

The MMO is not legally required to proactively publish the additional information but is doing so as part of its commitment to openness and transparent decision-making. It already uses the selected cases section of its website to release information where cases are of significant public interest, or when details have been requested under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and/or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIRs).

This new approach is also in line with the actions of local planning authorities in relation to land-based developments.

The public register of marine licence applications

Where people or organisations want to carry out development in the marine area they may need prior permission from the Marine Management Organisation under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. Such activities may include construction, dredging, deposits or removal. This consent is referred to as a marine licence.

The online public register holds details of marine licence applications and relevant documents. It also lists marine licence applications which are open for public consultation.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

• Operator name: Smurfit Kappa UK Ltd
• Installation name: Snodland Paper Mill
• Permit number: EPR/BJ7433IQ/V005

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:

• Operator name: Tradebe Healthcare Limited
• Installation name: Yardley Green Clinical Waste Treatment Facility
• Permit number: EPR/XP3834XX/S005

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

• Operator name: White Moss Horticulture Limited
• Installation name: North End Farm
• Permit number: EPR/BB3004XT/V003