Review of Marine Impact Risk Zones

Marine IRZs were developed after terrestrial IRZs with the same essence and after consultation with area teams boundaries and buffers were added to the sites (excel document of current data available). However, it is seen since their development and lack of capacity to keep marine IRZs updated or reviewed they are too precautionary and not fit for purpose. The aim is to bring marine IRZs up to date and make more useable, internally, and externally as a potential feature (as with how LPAs use IRZs).

Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote. Email your response to Rachel.Clarke-Wood@naturalengland.org.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 18:00 on February 24th 2023.