310. (1) Subject to section 308, this Act (other than this Part and paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section 31Q) shall apply to—

(a) maritime development,

(b) proposed maritime development, and

(c) the maritime area,

as if references to proper planning and sustainable development were references to maritime spatial planning.

(2) Subject to section 308, this Act (other than this Part and paragraph (c) of subsection (3) of section 179) shall apply to—

(a) maritime development,

(b) proposed maritime development, and

(c) the maritime area,

as if references to principles of proper planning and sustainable development were references to objectives of maritime spatial planning.]