MMO, who contribute to the sustainable development of the marine area, have officially launched a new system for licensing marine activities in seas around England, a commitment set out in the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. As per the information the new marine licence system will result in a streamlined application process for developers.
The new marine system will enable the MMO to publish information about how our decisions take into account the needs of coastal communities and the environment. The MMO currently deals with around 350 licence applications per year and this number is expected to increase significantly as investment in marine development continues to grow. The licencing charges will be decided after public consultation but it will be proportionate, based on the work required to process the licence application.
Andrew Beattie, Head of Regulation and Licensing, said that this new system will offer a simpler and easier online service. He also said that they’ve listened to developers, industry and representative bodies who have been instrumental in shaping the system launched today.
