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Representation ID: 24307

Received: 23/11/2015

Respondent: Marine Management Organisation

Marine plans apply up to the mean high water springs mark, which includes the tidal extent of any rivers. Marine plans guide decision makers on development in marine and coastal areas. In 2014 the East Inshore and Offshore marine plans for the area north of Felixstowe were published, becoming a material consideration for public authorities. The MMO is currently developing marine plans for the South Inshore and Offshore Plan Areas. Where a marine plan is not currently in place, we advise local authorities to refer to the Marine Policy Statement for guidance on planning that involves coastline or tidal river.