Paragraph 1

In this Part 1 of Schedule 15—

• “AEoI” means the adverse effects on the integrity of the AOE SPA, being the annual loss of 2.3 adult LBBG from the AOE SPA, as determined by the Secretary of State;

• “AOE SPA” means the site designated as the Alde-Ore Estuary Special Protection Area;

• “compensation measure” means the breeding enhancement measure to compensate for the AEoI;

• “LBBG” means lesser black backed gulls (Larus fuscus);

• “LBBG CIMP” means the LBBG compensation implementation and monitoring plan for the delivery of measures to compensate for the predicted loss of adult LBBG from the AOE SPA as a result of the authorised development, to be developed in accordance with the outline LBBG CIMP;

• “LBCSG” means the Lesser Black-backed gull Compensation Steering Group;

• “Marine Recovery Fund” means the fund operated by the MRFO pursuant to the Marine Recovery Funds Regulations 2025^f1, the Energy Act 2023 or any subordinate legislation made thereto for the implementation of strategic compensation, or any equivalent fund established by a Government body for that purpose;

• “Marine Recovery Fund payment” means a contribution to the Marine Recovery Fund to compensate for the AEoI (or a specified portion thereof if the payment is made as partial compensation) as a result of the authorised development, the sum of such payment to be agreed with the MRFO;

• “the MRFO” means the Marine Recovery Fund Operator, which is Defra or any other designated operator under the Marine Recovery Fund Regulations 2025; and

• “relevant planning authority” means the district local planning authority for the area in which the relevant compensatory measure is to be located.