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We are seeking your views on proposals to inform an order to exempt certain activities from the marine licensing process.

How to respond

Consultation ends:
14 January 2025
Consultation launched:

Consultation description

The proposals will inform an order under Part 4, Section 74 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act. A full list of activities proposed to be exempt from requiring a marine licence are included in the consultation document. They include:

  • maintenance of coast protection, drainage and flood defence works
  • shellfish propagation and cultivation
  • use of vehicles or vessels to remove marine litter and debris
  • navigational maintenance dredging
  • seagrass restoration

Consultation documents

Consultation document , file type: PDF, file size: 453 KB

PDF
453 KB
If you need a more accessible version of this document please email digital@gov.wales. Please tell us the format you need. If you use assistive technology please tell us what this is.

How to respond

Submit your comments by 14 January 2025, in any of the following ways:

Online form

Post

Download the response form.

Complete and return to:

Marine Licensing Policy Team,
Marine and Biodiversity Division,
Welsh Government,
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ