Offshore wind energy - draft updated sectoral marine plan 2025: consultation analysis report
Key findings from the consultation on the draft updated Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy (SMP-OWE), which ran from 30 May to 22 August 2025.
8 Next Steps
8.1.1 The draft updated Plan will be revised, to take account of formal consultation responses and any additional supporting information that may be available. In the event that major changes are required to the draft updated Plan as a result of the consultation, further assessment and/or consultation may be required. This will result in revised timescales for final adoption and publication.
8.1.2 The updated Final Plan will then be prepared and presented for approval and adoption by Scottish Ministers. The updated Plan will be published along with relevant supporting information, as soon as possible thereafter. Final versions of the ICIA and BRIA will also be prepared following consideration of relevant consultation responses where required.
8.1.3 Following Plan adoption, a SEA Post-Adoption statement will be produced and published in line with the relevant Environmental Assessment legislative requirements.