Proposals to extend marine planning zones: updated data protection impact assessment

5. Stakeholder analysis and consultation

Stakeholder group interests

1. Planning authorities

Statutory role as decision-makers in the planning system

2. Other public bodies

May have a role as a key agency / statutory consultee, or use planning to deliver development.

Key Agencies in Development Planning are specified in regulation 25 of The Town and Country Planning (Development Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2023

3. Respondents (members of public)

Opportunities proposed to consult the public as part of the process of extending marine planning zones out to 12 NM

4. Community Councils

Statutory role in the planning system

5. Equality, Amenity and Environmental Interests / Groups

Provide representations reflecting their particular cultural, environmental, societal interest

6. Business and developer interests

Private sector organisations, individual businesses and enterprises use the planning system to deliver investment and development

7. Marine Directorate Team

Develop and produce the consultation paper for consultation, and analyse responses

8. Data Protection and Information Asset Team

Advise on completing the DPIA

9. Digital Engagement Unit

Create the consultation in Citizen Space

Method used to consult with these groups when making the DPIA

Respondents will be invited, through the consultation, to comment on the DPIA.

Data protection issues identified by these groups during consultation

No issues identified

Method used to communicate the outcomes of the DPIA

We will publish the finalised DPIA on the Scottish Government official platform.