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Information you need to prepare before you change a species licence

The information you need depends on the changes you want to make.


Add licensed accredited agents or licensed authorised persons 

Provide the full name and contact details of each person you want to add.


Remove licensed accredited agents or licensed authorised persons 

Provide the name of each person you want to remove from the licence.

Change contact details

Provide:

  • the details you want to change
  • the updated contact details

You can use this service to change names and postal addresses.

Do not use this service to change telephone numbers or email addresses.


Change the lead licensee

Provide the name and address of the new lead licensee.

Change the licensed nominated ecologist

If the new ecologist has been named as a licensed nominated ecologist on a protected species licence in Wales, Scotland or England for the same species and activities, provide the licence details.

If the ecologist has not previously been named as a licensed nominated ecologist on a licence, upload 2 references.

Change the timetable or licence period

Explain:

  • the reason for the change.
  • what licensable activities are still outstanding 

If you have a method statement, you must upload the latest version of the timetable. It must clearly show all revised dates.


Add or increase species

Tell us:

  • which species you want to add or increase
  • how many animals the licence needs to cover
  • what you intend to do
  • why you are adding the species

If you have a method statement, you must upload the latest version. It must clearly show all changes.

Add techniques and equipment

Tell us:

  • which techniques and equipment you want to add
  • why they are needed

You must provide evidence that the person using the new techniques or equipment has the appropriate skills and experience.


For most techniques and equipment

Provide either:

  • details of a relevant licence held in Wales, Scotland or England
  • references and logbooks showing experience with the species and techniques


If adding bat handling

Provide one of the following:

    • the name of the course
    • the date completed
    • the course provider or trainer


Make other changes 

Tell us:

  • what changes you want to make
  • why you want to make them

If you have a method statement, you must upload the latest version. It must clearly show all changes.

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