Scotland's shellfish water protected area (SWPA) designations - review: consultation
We are consulting on the proposed designations and de-designations of Shellfish Water Protected Area’s (SWPAs), as part of work to meet a statutory obligation. The purpose is to identify areas where it may be appropriate to designate a new SWPA or de-designate an existing SWPA
Closed
This consultation closed 29 September 2025.
View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.
Consultation analysis
9. Questions on potential new SWPA sites and impacts
Q1. Do you agree with the proposed designations of new Shellfish Water Protected Areas (SWPAs) and the proposed boundaries (see links)? If not why, and what specific changes to the proposed sites would you suggest?
- Agree
- Mostly Agree
- Do not agree
Please provide any comments with reference to specific SWPA's to support your answer
Q2. Are you aware of additional sites, not included above, that would meet the proposed criteria for designation? Please provide details of the sites and any relevant evidence.
- Yes – Please provide details of potential new SWPA sites and any relevant evidence:
- No
Q3. Do you foresee any benefits from the proposed changes to SWPA?
- Yes – Please provide evidence of any benefits in support of your answer.
- No
Q4: Do you foresee any negative impacts from the proposed changes to SWPA? Can you provide evidence to support this?
- Yes – Please provide evidence in support of your answer.
- No
Contact
Email: waterenvironment@gov.scot