Government bills 2005/06 - Draft Bills

Marine Bill

Key Benefits
Will introduce a streamlined system for planning and managing activities and consenting to developments in coastal and marine waters. Will extend the scope for protecting and restoring marine species and habitats. Will update existing piecemeal marine environmental legislation. Will protect and enhance what we have, whilst at the same time deriving sustainable economic and social benefit. Will improve our capacity for planning and handling the growth in offshore developments across a range of sectors. Will simplify the fragmented and inconsistent regimes governing development in coastal and marine waters, creating a fit-for-purpose incorporating the principles of sustainable development. Will provide appropriate powers to protect important marine areas, species and habitats.

Territorial Extent
United Kingdom

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Additional Information

Work on the Bill will follow up recommendations for new legislative arrangements for the coastal and marine environment from several reviews.