Consultation on Draft Updated Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy.
Sectoral Marine Planning provides a framework for the sustainable development of offshore wind energy in Scotland’s marine environment. The draft updated Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy (SMP-OWE) sets out an integrated planning framework for both the ScotWind and INTOG leasing rounds alongside consideration of additional capacity for test and demonstration (T&D) projects.
It has been informed by the latest scientific evidence and sets out the opportunities as well as the constraints of developing offshore wind in Scottish waters. It provides clarity, certainty and confidence to ensure development is sustainable, responsible and balances the needs of communities, nature and other users of the sea.
The consultation paper contains full background information for this consultation. You may find it useful to read or refer to while responding.
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