Scotland’s National Marine Plan 2 Summer Update.
An update on the next steps in the development of the NMP2 has now been provided, following analysis and consideration of the feedback received during the Planning Position Statement (PPS) consultation.
The public consultation ran from 5 November 2024 to 7 February 2025 seeking feedback on the objectives and policy ideas set out in the PPS, and the early-stage work in the development of NMP2. The consultation received 102 responses in total, from a wide range of individuals, stakeholder groups
and decision-makers, representing the varied interest in how we use and protect our seas.
In developing NMP2, the team are also keen to consider feedback from consultations that are currently underway or planning in the near future, such as the sectoral marine plan and offshore wind policy statement, and developing work to estimate the cumulative impact on fisheries from offshore wind development, cabling, marine protected area designations, and other relevant marine polices.
A decision has been made to postpone the upcoming consultation on a draft NMP2, due to take place this Autumn. This will allow further consideration of the feedback received and how best it should inform the approach to NMP2.
For the full details and information regarding NMP2 development click here
An update on anticipated timing will be communicated later in the year.