Announcements

Public Notice
HMNB Portsmouth
Approach Channel Dredging
and Associated Works
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has carried out an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) under the Marine Works (EIA) Regulations 2007 (as amended) in relation to the 'HMNB Portsmouth Approach Channel Dredge and Associated Works' to accommodate the newQueen Elizabeth Class (QEC) vessel aircraft carrier by deepening the approach channel into Portsmouth Harbour including the approach channel to the jetty where the vessel will be berthed (Middle Slip Jetty (MSJ)) and the turning circle slightly to the north of the jetty.
In accordance with Regulation 22, the MMO has respectively decided to grant EIA consent for the project, subject to certain conditions being imposed.
Full details of the decision, including the environmental information taken into consideration, the main reasons and considerations on which the EIA consent decision was based and the conditions attached to the consent can be found at http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/licensing/public_register/cases.htm. This information may also be inspected free of charge during normal working hours at the MMO's office (a charge may be made for copies of data provided). Requests to inspect such information should be directed to: Marine Licensing Team, Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7YH Tel:- 03001231032
The Marine Works (EIA) Regulations 2007 transpose, In relation to marine works, the EIA Directive (Council Directive 87/337/EEC of 27 June 1985, as amended).
The EIA for the HMNB Portsmouth Approach Channel Dredge and Associated Works was carried out following an application relating to the project for a marine licence under Part 4 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. Following EIA consent, the Regulator will consider authorising this application.