Planning and Licensing

How the RYA supports members and affiliates with planning and licensing issues, and how we respond to marine licence applications.

Our Planning and Sustainability Team represents the interests of boaters in responding to marine licence applications that may affect our members, and supports members in making their own applications. We do this while supporting the need to increase renewable energy and reduce biodiversity impacts.

For further information or specific advice, please email us at planning@rya.org.uk.

Planning and Licensing

Marine Licensing

Anyone carrying out operations in tidal and coastal waters will need to comply with marine licensing requirements.

Monitoring Marine Planning and Licensing

How the RYA represents boaters' interests by responding to Marine Licence and Town & Country Planning Act applications

Aquaculture

With an increase in of coastal and offshore aquaculture farms around the UK, it's important that the RYA remains engaged in discussions with developers to ensure safety of navigation.

Environmental Designations

Parts of the UK marine environment are protected through a variety of conservation areas, designated under international agreements and national legislation.

Marine Licensing

Anyone carrying out operations in tidal and coastal waters will need to comply with marine licensing requirements.

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Do I need a Marine Licence?

Information about marine licensing requirements in England.

Marine Licensing - England

Information on the marine licensing process for English waters

Marine Licensing - Northern Ireland

Advice on marine licensing in Northern Ireland

Marine Licensing - Scotland

Marine licensing requirements for Scotland

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Marine Licensing - Wales

Marine licensing in Welsh waters

Marine Planning

Marine planning is about creating a sustainable future for our coastal and offshore waters through managing and balancing the many activities, resources and assets in our marine environment.

Offshore Renewable Energy

Offshore Renewable Energy information and advice. We also include Aquaculture here, as the navigational risk issues are similar.

Planning Regulations for Boating Facilities

These RYA has developed guides aimed to help you navigate the planning process, so you can carry out work at your club more easily.