DEFRA Funds Planning System for the Sea

Government Ministers in the UK have given their backing to a pilot project which could lead to a new, plan-led approach for protecting and managing Britains seas in a more sustainable way.

DEFRAs marine spatial plan will provide a basis for a simplified approach to consenting developments at sea - such as in ports and harbours -in order to improve protection of environmentally sensitive areas (photo: Vismedia)

Government Ministers in the UK have given their backing to a pilot project which could lead to a new, plan-led approach for protecting and managing Britains seas in a more sustainable way.