Paul O'Neill

Paul O'Neill has responsibility for:

• Ensuring DECC's priorities are included in forthcoming National Planning Framework
• Leading on DECC's role in development of new planning legislation, secondary legislation and sequence of commencement of new Planning Act 2024.
• Supporting Marine Planning Policy Division in preparation/development of next phase of Designated Maritime Area Plans (DMAPs) as well as other competent authorities
• Delivering Offshore Wind Energy Marine Planning Guidelines
• Tech Support on Environmental Noise Directive compliance
• Developing lead role on a cross-government work programme on Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest (IROPI)