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Page 8 ‘How the GNLP fits in with other planning bodies and strategies: You refer
to other regional plans and strategies relevant to the GNLP, and the Norfolk
Strategic Planning Framework which we are in the process of signing off on. We
would also recommend you mention the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine
Plans here.
The Greater Norwich Local Plan should include reference to the East Marine Plans
to be deemed 'sound'.
Please see below suggested policies from the East Inshore and East Offshore
Marine Plans that we feel are most relevant to your local plan.
These suggested policies have been identified based on the activities and content
within the document entitled above. They are provided only as a recommendation
and we would suggest your own interpretation of the East Marine Plans is
completed:
EC1, EC2, EC3, SOC1, SOC2, SOC3, ECO1, BIO1, BIO2, CC1, CC2, GOV1, PS1,
PS2, PS3, TR3

As the marine planning authority for England, the MMO is responsible for preparing marine plans for English
inshore and offshore waters. At its landward extent the Marine Plan boundaries extend up to the level of the
mean high water spring tides mark (which includes the tidal extent of any rivers), there will be an overlap with
terrestrial plans which generally extend to the mean low water springs mark. The Greater Norwich Area
overlaps any tidal rivers – which includes up to Norwich on the Rivers Yare and Wensum, near Ellingham on
the River Waveney, and near Wroxham on the River Bure. The extent of the marine plan areas are shown on
Explore Marine Plans (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/explore-marine-plans).
Marine plans inform and guide decision makers on development in marine and coastal areas. Planning
documents for areas with a coastal influence may wish to make reference to the MMO's licensing requirements
and any relevant marine plans to ensure the necessary considerations are included. In the case of the
document stated above, the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine Plans are of relevance
(https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/east-inshore-and-east-offshore-marine-plans).
All public authorities taking authorisation or enforcement decisions that affect or might affect the UK marine
area must do so in accordance with the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and any relevant adopted Marine
Plan, in this case the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine Plans, or the UK Marine Policy Statement (MPS)
unless relevant considerations indicate otherwise. Local authorities may also wish to refer to our online
guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marine-planning-a-guide-for-local-councils), Explore
Marine Plans and the Planning Advisory Service soundness self-assessment checklist.
The Greater Norwich Local Plan should have regard to the East Marine Plans under section 58(3) of the
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.

Page 8 ‘How the GNLP fits in with other planning bodies and strategies: You refer
to other regional plans and strategies relevant to the GNLP, and the Norfolk
Strategic Planning Framework which we are in the process of signing off on. We
would also recommend you mention the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine
Plans here.
The Greater Norwich Local Plan should include reference to the East Marine Plans
to be deemed 'sound'.
Please see below suggested policies from the East Inshore and East Offshore
Marine Plans that we feel are most relevant to your local plan.
These suggested policies have been identified based on the activities and content
within the document entitled above. They are provided only as a recommendation
and we would suggest your own interpretation of the East Marine Plans is
completed:
EC1, EC2, EC3, SOC1, SOC2, SOC3, ECO1, BIO1, BIO2, CC1, CC2, GOV1, PS1,
PS2, PS3, TR3