Fish farming
Fish farming has an important role to play in the Scottish economy, particularly in the rural economies of the islands, as well as the mainland of north and west Scotland. To help separate the dual role that the Crown Estate had as landlord and regulator, the development of marine fishfarms (both shellfish and finfish) joined freshwater farms under the control of the planning system on 1 April 2007.
Policy summary
Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) 22: Planning for Fish Farming provides policy on both marine and freshwater farms . The aim is to promote an aquaculture industry that is:
- sustainable
- diverse
- competitive
- economically viable
To help achieve these aims, planning authorities should support, encourage and make positive provision for the continued growth of fish farming in sustainable locations.
Latest
Scottish Ministers are undertaking a review of existing marine fish farms. More information will be available soon.
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