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Applying for a Licence to undertake dredging in the Tidal ThamesIntroductionWhilst many of the berth owners and operators carrying out dredging on the Thames have been doing so for many years, there have been a number of changes in both the licensing procedure and, more generally, expectations in terms of environmental accountability. In 2002 the PLA made a number of important changes to its licensing procedure for both river works and dredging licences. The objectives of these changes included improving both the accountability and the transparency of the decision-making process. The payment of fees was introduced; consultation and notification procedures were formalised, as was the reporting process, and provision was made to set and enforce conditions. These changes coincided with the development of the PLA's Maintenance Dredging Framework, with its associated requirements for environmental and other information. Guidance Notes
Detailed guidance is available in the form of guidance notes to ensure that all berth owners and operators are fully familiar with the PLA’s requirements. These guidance notes are intended for use by berth operators when planning maintenance dredging campaigns at their berths, dock entrances, etc. and to assist in ensuring that environmental requirements associated with the dredging licence application process are clearly understood. Capital dredging is treated as a new project and may be subject to different legislative and environmental requirements, although the general principles set out in this note will still be applicable. Guidance Note 1: The licence application procedure Guidance Note 2: Sediment sampling requirements Guidance Note 3: Wider environmental issues If you require further information on any of the issues covered in the guidance notes, please use this Enquiry Form or telephone:
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