Apply for a marine licence (beta)

Activities are grouped into bands (1 to 3) based on their size and complexity. The band affects how long your application takes and how much it costs.

Check if your activity is exempt

Check which band your activity will be in

You may need to include evidence of this in your application.

Check who you need to contact before you apply

This includes help with writing project descriptions and method statements, and providing coordinates.

Check what information you need to provide

Use our guidance tool to help you prepare

Submit your application using the Natural Resources Wales customer platform. You can save your application and continue later.

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The marine licensing team will assess your application and ask others for advice. You may be asked to provide more information during this stage.

Check how long the review period takes

Log in to the customer portal to track your application

Find out how to provide further information

If your application is successful, you can view your licence and its conditions in the customer portal. You may need to provide evidence that you're meeting those conditions.

Log in to the customer portal to view your licence

Find out what licence conditions mean