Orkney marine planning advisory group

This document contains the terms of reference for the Orkney Marine Planning Advisory Group (OMPAG). It explains the group’s role in advising Orkney Islands Council on a regional marine plan, supporting public involvement and joined-up planning for Orkney’s seas and coast. It sets out membership, responsibilities, meeting and voting arrangements, confidentiality, conduct, records and applications to join, and lists organisations representing environmental, community, recreational, commercial and academic interests.

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This document contains minutes from the Orkney Marine Planning Advisory Group meeting on 12 February 2026. Members discussed the approved Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan, its publication and implementation, including future monitoring and review. They also considered priorities for supporting guidance, such as marine enhancement, aquaculture, amenity and social and economic benefits. The group discussed developing measures to assess the plan’s impact, using sound data and continued involvement from local communities and stakeholders.

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This document contains the minutes of the Orkney Marine Planning Advisory Group meeting on 2 September 2025. Members discussed progress on the Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan, changes following consultation, and new guidance for finfish, shellfish and seaweed farming, marine restoration and community benefits. They also heard that Scotland’s next National Marine Plan has been delayed. The regional plan is expected to go to Council committees in November and December before being submitted to Scottish Ministers.

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This document contains minutes from the 24 July 2024 meeting of the Orkney Marine Planning Advisory Group. It covers progress on amendments to the Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan, its supporting assessments, and new finfish farming spatial guidance with an online mapping tool. Members were told that a 12-week public consultation would run from 1 August to 25 October 2024, with in-person drop-in events, online sessions and youth engagement activities.

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This document contains the minutes of the Orkney Marine Planning Advisory Group meeting on 5 April 2022. It covers progress on the draft regional marine plan, including member feedback, environmental assessment work, a coastal and marine recreation survey, and community visits. Members were asked to review the draft plan by 18 May and attend an in-person workshop on 10 June. The meeting also notes plans for public consultation, future approval and adoption of the plan.

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This document contains minutes from the Orkney Marine Planning Advisory Group meeting on 19 November 2021. It covers progress on the Orkney Regional Marine Plan, including the agreed policy list, preparation of general policies, proposed heat mapping to show levels of development constraint, and plans for new fuels and waste. The group also discussed the environmental assessment, legal checks, public participation and possible policy sub-groups, with actions including sharing consultation information and member interests.

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This document contains the minutes of the Orkney Marine Planning Advisory Group meeting held on 9 June 2021. Members discussed updates to the Statement of Public Participation and the draft vision, guiding principles, aims and objectives for the Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan. Topics included tourism, biodiversity, education, sound scientific evidence, sustainable development, flexibility for new technology and keeping marine information up to date.

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This document contains minutes from the first Orkney Marine Planning Advisory Group meeting on 18 March 2021. Members discussed the purpose and scope of a regional marine plan, including sustainable development, offshore energy, aquaculture, ports and harbours, and how the partnership should work. They also considered draft terms of reference, public involvement, consultation on marine licences and future meeting arrangements.

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