Shetland Islands Regional Marine Plan
This plan covers the management of the Scottish Marine Region for the Shetland Isles. It guides and supports decision making for development and use of the sea, and represents the second tier of marine planning following on from the National plan.
Appendix A- Consultees
Key Consultees for licence applications
Shetland Islands Council
In relation to planning permission and works licence within their area of jurisdiction. Internal consultees include Environmental Health, Flood and Coastal Protection, Ports and Harbour Operations, Natural and Historic Environments.
General Enquiries
8 North Ness, Lerwick,
01595 693535
Contact us – Shetland Islands Council
Coastal and Marine Planning
8 North Ness, Lerwick, ZE1 0LZ
01595 744293
marineplanning@shetland.gov.uk
Coastal and Marine Planning – Shetland Islands Council
Development Services
8 North Ness, Lerwick, ZE1 0LZ
01595 744293
development.plans@shetland.gov.uk
Planning and Building – Shetland Islands Council
Sullom Voe Harbour Authority
Port Administration Building, Sella Ness, Sullom Voe, Shetland,
01806 244200
port.reception@shetland.gov.uk
Ports – Shetland Islands Council
Marine Directorate
The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government, through its Licensing Operations Team (MD-LOT), is the consenting authority for marine licences. It is also responsible for issuing European Protected Species (EPS) licences, seal licences, and basking shark licences. The Directorate handles site registration, navigational consent, and the discharge of sea lice treatments from well boats. It acts as the consenting authority for both marine licences and Section 36 energy consents under the Electricity Act 1989. MD-LOT administers marine licences on behalf of Scottish Ministers for activities such as capital dredging and deposit of dredged material, including areas outside of Statutory Harbour Authority (SHA) jurisdiction. The Marine Directorate also serves as the monitoring and enforcement agency, overseeing tonnage removal and deposit, and ensuring compliance with licence conditions.
Licensing & Operations Team
Scottish Government
0300 244 4000
Marine environment: licensing and consenting requirements - gov.scot
Marine Directorate Science (MDS)
The scientific division of the Marine Directorate. They play an integral part in supporting the Scottish Government’s vision of marine and coastal environments that are clean, healthy, safe, productive, biologically diverse and are managed to meet the long-term needs of both nature and people.
The purpose of science within the Marine Directorate is to:
- provide expert scientific, economic and technical advice and services on issues relating to marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, marine renewable energy, and the aquatic environment and its flora and fauna
- provide the evidence to support the policies and regulatory activities of the Scottish Government through a programme of monitoring and research
- perform regulatory and enforcement activities
- represent the Scottish Government at national and international meetings
MDS provide scientific advice to SIC led aquaculture consultations in areas such as, sea lice dispersal modelling, and benthic and water quality monitoring.
Lerwick Port Authority
Issues works licences for activities within the Lerwick Harbour limits.
Albert Building, Lerwick, Shetland,
01595 692991
Lerwick Port Authority | Lerwick Harbour
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
Scotland’s environmental regulator and provides advice on flood risk.
Charlotte House, Commercial St, Lerwick, Shetland,
01595 696926
Home | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
NatureScot
Statutory adviser on natural heritage and responsible authority for wildlife licensing.
Stewart Building, Alexandra Wharf, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LL
01463 725000
Crown Estate Scotland
For seabed lease agreements.
0131 260 6070
Historic Environment Scotland
Statutory consultee for historic environment.
0131 6688600
Northern Lighthouse Board
For navigational safety.
0131 473 3100
Northern Lighthouse Board - Home
Community Councils
The Community Council within which the application lies represents community interests for that area.
The Association of Shetland Community Councils
Shetland Islands Council- Community Planning and Development
Solarhus, 3 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LZ
01595 743828
Community Councils – Shetland Islands Council
Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA)
Promotes the interests of fishermen in Shetland.
Mair’s Quay, Holmsgarth, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PW
01595 693197
Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO)
Manages Shetland’s inshore shellfish fisheries.
Mair’s Quay, Holmsgarth, Lerwick, Shetland,
01595 693197
SSMO | Promoting the environmental sustainability of Shetland's shellfish fisheries
RSPB Scotland
A charity for the conservation of birds and nature. Primarily working to protect birds and restore biodiversity through science, advocacy, habitat management, and public engagement.
0131 317 4100
RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity
Shetland Amenity Trust
Maintains the Sites and Monuments Records (SMR) and biological records from around Shetland.
Garthspool, Lerwick, Shetland,
01595 694688
Shetland Amenity Trust - Celebrating and championing Shetland's cultural and natural heritage
Additional Consultees and Contacts
Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (FIRMO)
A group of dedicated local volunteers working together for the benefit of Fair Isle’s seas with the aspiration to achieve sustainability not only for the marine environment but for the people of Fair Isle.
Stackhoull, Fair Isle, Shetland,
The Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (FIMRO)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
Duties are varied but include, producing legislation and guidance on maritime matters, preventing and responding to pollution events and emergency response.
0203 817 2000
Maritime and Coastguard Agency - GOV.UK
Ministry of Defence (MOD)
Responsible for enforcing the Protection of Military Remains Act, 1986
North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA)
Responsible for the licensing of reserved matters on behalf of the Secretary of State i.e. oil and gas exploration and decommissioning.
0300 020 1010 or 0300 020 1090
correspondence@nstauthority.co.uk
North Sea Transition Authority
Salmon Scotland
Represents the Scottish salmon sector.
enquiries@salmonscotland.co.uk
Salmon Scotland | The Voice of the Scottish Salmon Sector
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF)
A national organisation promoting the collective interests of Scotland’s fishermen’s associations.
01224 646944
Homepage - Scottish Fishermen's Federation
Seafood Shetland
Represents the interests of companies involved in all aspects of fish processing and shellfish growing.
Stewart Building, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LL
01595 693644
Seafood Shetland - Seafood processors and shellfish growers
Shetland Tourism Association
Trade association for the tourism industry in Shetland.
07842 564 921
info@shetlandtourismassociation.org
Shetland Tourism Association | Growing Tourism in Shetland
UHI Shetland
Manages the Shetland Islands Regional Marine Plan and undertakes marine research, commercial services, education and training.
Marine Spatial Planning Team
UHI Shetland Scalloway Campus, Port Arthur, Scalloway, Shetland, ZE1 OUN
01595 772000