Harbour work licences (harbour authorities)

Consenting organisation

Associated British Ports (ABP), Cattedown Harbour Commission, The Dockyard Port of Plymouth (Queens Harbour Master) and Sutton Harbour Company.

Details

Regulate works within harbours aiming to protect safety and navigation. Some harbour authorities have the power to regulate works within their areas through the issue of harbour works licences.

When is it required?

Works or alteration of areas within the harbour and wider area.

Associated legislation

Harbour Works Licences.

Application process

• The applicant is to contact the relevant harbour authority to determine if the works require a licence and the application process will be outlined.
• A site visit may be arranged after the initial applicant contact.
• The applicant must produce an outline of the planned works intended to be carried out within the area and the appropriate fee (if applicable).
• Comments will be made, which will highlight the harbour authority concerns with the scheme in relation to navigation in the harbour area and how it will impact on the harbour in wider terms. This requires consultation with other relevant bodies such as Natural England.
• All these issues will be taken into consideration before a decision is made.
• An outline of any suggested changes that may be made and advice on what other consents are required before any work can start is given.
• The harbour authority will continue to monitor the progress of the development.

Appeals procedure

The applicant has the right to appeal to the Secretary of State against a refused licence consent or imposed terms and conditions. This is to be upheld within 28 days of refusal. Copies of the appeal details are to be sent to the harbour authority and they have 28 days to respond.

Consultation process

The harbour authority will consult with all those with a vested interest in the harbour area, such as the MMO, to determine if the proposed activity is likely to have an impact on the European Marine Site or other environmental impact. An advisory committee will also be consulted where necessary.

Course of action under the habitats regulations

All applications of any description will be subject to the requirements of the habitats regulation if they have the potential to impact on the European Marine Site.

Timescales

This will vary depending on the harbour authority and the nature of the proposal. Contact the appropriate harbour authority for further information.

Cost

Contact consenting organisation for further information.

Contact details

Associated British Ports (ABP)

Plymouth Port Office, Millbay Docks, Plymouth PL1 3EF
Telephone: 01752 662191
Website: Associated British Ports

Cattewater Harbour Commission

2 The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LR
Telephone: 01752 665934
Website: Cattewater Harbour Commissioners

Devon Sea Fisheries Committee (DSFC)

Old Foundry Court, 60a Fore Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8DZ
Telephone: 01803 854648
Website: Devon Sea Fisheries Committee

Duchy of Cornwall (not a relevant authority)

Lamellion House, Station Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4EE
Telephone: 01579 343149
Website: Duchy of Cornwall

Marine Management Organisation

Head Office: Hampshire Court, Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7YH

Plymouth Office: Fish Quay, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0HL
Telephone: 01752 228001. (Initial contact with Plymouth office is recommended)
Website: Marine Management

Natural England

Cornwall, Devon and Isles of Scilly Team, Renslade House, Bonhay Road, Exeter EX4 3AW
Telephone: 0300 060 2424
Website: Natural England

Queen’s Harbour Master

Longroom House, RM Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3RT
Telephone: 01752 836485
Website: Queen's Harbour Master (QHM) Plymouth

Sutton Harbour Company

North Quay House, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0RA
Telephone: 01752 204186
Website: Sutton Harbour

Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum (TECF)

C/o Development Planning, Plymouth City Council, Civic Centre, Plymouth, PL1 2EW
Telephone: 01752 304339
Website: Tamar Estuaries

Remember! You may require further consents. Visit the development page to find out.