SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 45·6.51
Coordination between terrestrial and marine planning in the inter-tidal area
Planning authorities should work closely with the Department, neighbouring councils, and relevant bodies to ensure Local Development Plans and marine plans are complementary, particularly regarding the inter-tidal area and terrestrial development supporting marine area development.
The terrestrial planning system and the marine planning and licensing system are legally and functionally separate but overlap in the inter-tidal area. Planning authorities should work closely with the Department and neighbouring councils/authorities, and other relevant bodies to ensure that LDPs and marine plans are complementary, particularly with regard to the inter-tidal area. This engagement will provide an opportunity to consider any terrestrial area development necessary to support development in the marine area
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