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Ministers and officials consider a broad range of evidence of the potential impact of offshore wind activity on other marine-related sectors, including through the established and rigorous planning, licensing and consenting processes for offshore wind developments.The Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy, which is currently being updated, is underpinned by comprehensive impact assessments that identify opportunities and constraints for development. These assessments are informed by the latest scientific evidence and extensive stakeholder engagement, including input from other marine related sectors.Offshore wind developers provide detailed environmental and socio-economic assessments as part of applications for marine licences and consents. These are reviewed by officials and inform recommendations to relevant Ministers.