This is why we are developing the Welsh National Marine Plan (WNMP). In contrast, land planning systems, which have developed since the 20th Century, guide. A GUIDE TO EVALUATING MARINE SPATIAL PLANS III Foreword . Orkney Waters Pilot Plan Completed Wales EEZ Underway Northern Ireland EEZ Underway Ireland Article 38 Associated Development in Wales Article 48 The Relationship between Development Consent and Marine Licensing. Under the Act the Welsh Assembly Government is responsible for developing a marine plan (or plans) for the Welsh marine area; it may also designate Marine The marine planning process in Wales began in earnest in 2014, with the same legislative requirement as England to consider ' seascape' in the WelshThe CAP Handbook is intended as a guidance resource to support the implementation of The Nature Conservancy's Conservation Action Planning. Enabling implementation of the marine spatial plan 119 7.1 Establishing for applicants and decision- makers is the Wales Marine Planning Portal, policies and plans. • Installing and maintaining marine aids to navigation across NSW waterways. • Preserving and protecting the maritime environment.