Marine Approval for Construction Projects.

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

Marine Approval for Construction Projects

HMNB Clyde: Structure 22 and Structure 23 Project

Notice is hereby given that the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), "the applicant", has applied for approval to carry out marine construction works at HMNB Clyde Faslane, Helensburgh, G84 8HL.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is the key decision-making authority for this project under Schedule 5 of The Scotland Act (1998), Defence is a Reserved Matter, and therefore the marine licensing provisions of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (MSA) do not apply (MSA, section 341). This is an established position between the MOD and the Scottish Government. To ensure good practice and compliance with EC Directives and other international commitments, the Secretary of State for Defence's 'Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (HS&EP) in Defence' policy statement requires that: "Where Defence has exemptions, derogations or dis-applications from HS&EP legislation we will maintain Departmental arrangements that produce outcomes that are, so far as reasonably practicable, at least as good as those required by UK legislation". Therefore, the MOD intends to undertake a process which mirrors the marine licensing and EIA processes that would be required for non-defence marine construction projects in Scotland.

Copies of the application, including plans showing the location, the proposed works in more detail and presenting an analysis of the environmental implications, are available for inspection free of charge by appointment only. To arrange an appointment for viewing of the application please contact the applicant via email at marinepublicnotice@atkinsglobal.com.

Any representations should be made in writing to the applicant by email to marinepublicnotice@atkinsglobal.com, or by post to HMNB Clyde Faslane Pile Wrapping Project, Lomond Building, HMNB Clyde Faslane, Helensburgh, G84 8HL, identifying the proposed works and specifying grounds for objection or support no later than 28 days following the final media publication on the matter. The MOD may consider representations received after this date. Representations should be dated and clearly state the name (in block capitals) and the full return email or postal address of those making the representation. Subsequent submission by the applicant of additional information will be publicised in the same way as the current application. Representations regarding the additional information should be made in the same way as detailed above.

Having considered the application and any representations, the MOD may grant approval unconditionally or subject to conditions; or refuse the application.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact the applicant by email directly at marinepublicnotice@atkinsglobal.com.