How to prepare a band 2 marine licence application
Apply for a band 2 marine licence if your work:
- is not included on the list of band 1 activities
- will have a total cost of less than £1 million
- does not include both construction and dredge activities
What to include
All band 2 applications must include:
- a completed application form
- a method statement
- a Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment
- a Welsh National Marine Plan (WNMP) signposting document [Excel, 25.2 KB], showing how the project aligns with marine policies
- construction plans and sectional drawings
- a map showing the boundary of the entire area you will be working in (we call this the licence area)
Public register confidentiality
We publish marine licence applications on our public register.
If you want any part of your application to be confidential, you must explain why.
We will decide if there is a valid reason to keep the information confidential.
Work involving dredge and disposal
All dredge and disposal applications must include:
- sediment sampling and analysis results [Excel, 521.6 KB]
- a biosecurity risk assessment [Word, 210.9 KB]
Find out how to produce a biosecurity risk assessment [PDF, 212.1 KB].
Work involving aquaculture
All aquaculture applications must include:
- a biosecurity risk assessment [Word, 210.9 KB]
- a navigational risk assessment
- a marine mammal entanglement plan
Find out how to produce a biosecurity risk assessment [PDF, 212.1 KB].
Work affecting a shoreline
If the work changes or maintains the current shoreline position, you must:
- identify which shoreline management plan policy unit is applicable
- consider a coastal squeeze assessment
Download application form
Download the form to apply for a band 2 dredge and disposal marine licence [Word, 219.3 KB].
Download the form to apply for a band 2 marine works licence [Word, 210.7 KB].
How long it takes
You will usually get a decision within 18 weeks.
The 18-week period starts from when we confirm your application is complete. It may not start on the day you submit it.
A marine licence will require you to carry out a number of tasks before you are allowed to start work.
These tasks may include:
- notifying relevant people or organisations
- submitting additional documents for us to approve
If you need more advice
You can get advice from us if you need help preparing your application.