Guidance

Self-service activities table

Updated 28 November 2024

Qualifying activities are split into high level activity types. 皇冠体育appse activity types are the headings in the contents list.

Each activity type is divided into categories and each category is further divided into subcategories.

Only one category may be contained within each self-serve licence.

Multiple sub categories may be included within a single self-service licence of related to a single activity category.

Applicants may apply for multiple self-service licences provided the criteria are met.

1. Deposits

Category Sub-category
Burial at sea
皇冠体育app Burial at sea of the human remains of the deceased identified in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document
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Markers Marker posts

皇冠体育app deposit of marker posts for the purpose of marking channels, shallow water areas, points of interest, the end of outfalls, groynes and similar, described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document
Markers Marker buoys

皇冠体育app deposit and subsequent removal of marker buoys for the purpose of marking channels, shallow water areas, points of interest, the end of outfalls, groynes and similar, including racing markers, described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.
Markers Other deposits

Not suitable for self-service licensing

2. Removals

Category Sub-category
Minor removals Litter

皇冠体育app removal of litter, using vehicles or vessels, described in the associated application and subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.. In this case the term 鈥榣itter鈥� is defined as an accumulation of items and materials below mean high water springs (MHWS). This includes marine litter which has been collected by hand (specifically a mass of items rather than discrete object) but is subsequently stored below MHWS to be removed using a vehicle or vessel.
Minor removals Discreet minor objects

皇冠体育app removal of discrete minor objects of recent origin from the seabed, described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document. 鈥楳inor objects鈥� is defined as discrete debris. 鈥楻ecent origin鈥� is defined as an object appearing to be no more than 10 years old.
Minor removals Discreet minor objects from heritage designations

皇冠体育app removal of discrete minor objects from a heritage designation described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.

皇冠体育app activity must be carried on in accordance with a valid consent or agreed method statement from Historic England (or relevant local authority in respect of listed buildings).

鈥淗eritage designation鈥� is defined as:
Protected wrecks designated under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973
Scheduled monuments designated under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
Listed buildings designated under 皇冠体育app Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Area) Act 1990
Minor removals Discreet minor objects (archaeological and historic interest)

皇冠体育app removal of discrete minor objects of archaeological or historic interest from the seabed, described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.

鈥楳inor objects鈥� is defined as discrete debris.

鈥楢rchaeological or historic interest鈥� includes all traces of human existence having a cultural, historical or archaeological character such as:
sites, structures, buildings, artefacts and human remains, together with their archaeological and natural context

vessels, aircraft, other vehicles or any part thereof, their cargo or other contents, together with their archaeological and natural context; and (iii) objects of prehistoric character
Minor removals Boreholes

皇冠体育app taking of boreholes up to 4 cubic metres in volume described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.

Within 1 nm of the shore:
each borehole must be located at least 25 metres from any other borehole included in the same application.

皇冠体育app maximum number of boreholes must not exceed 5 including any under other licences which form as part of the project as a whole.

Beyond 1nm of the shore:
each borehole must be located at least 500 metres from any other borehole included in the same application

皇冠体育app maximum number of boreholes must not exceed 20 including any under other licences which form as part of the project as a whole.
Minor removals Trial pits

皇冠体育app excavation and reinstatement of trial pits described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.

Within 1 nm of the shore:
皇冠体育app pit is no larger than 1 metre x 4 metres in plan area and 2 metres depth
皇冠体育app pit is at least 25 metres from any other trial pit included in the same application
皇冠体育app total number of trial pits does not exceed 5 including any under other licences which form as part of the project as a whole

Beyond 1nm of the shore:
皇冠体育app pit is no larger than 2 metres x 4 metres in plan area and up to 2 metres depth
Each trial pit must be located at least 100 metres from any other trial pit included in the same application
皇冠体育app total number of trial pits does not exceed 20 including any under other licences which form as part of the project as a whole
Minor removals Grab samples

皇冠体育app taking of grab samples (sediment samples) up to 4 cubic metres in volume, described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.

Within 1 nm of the shore:
Each grab must be located at least 25 metres from any other grab included in the same application
皇冠体育app maximum number of grabs must not exceed 5 including any under other licences which form as part of the project as a whole

Beyond 1nm of the shore:
Each grab is located at least 500 metres from any other grabs including those in the same application
皇冠体育app maximum number of grabs does not exceed 20 including any under other licences which form as part of the project as a whole
Minor removals Removal of a single pile

皇冠体育app removal of a single pile not exceeding 1m in diameter and not displaying any aids to navigation, described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.
Minor removals Other removals

Not suitable for self-service licensing

3. Construction

This includes alteration or improvement.

Category Sub-category
Maintenance Scaffolding or access towers

皇冠体育app erection and subsequent removal of scaffolding and or access towers for the purpose of maintaining existing structures or assets described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in this licence document.
Maintenance Re-painting of existing structures or assets

皇冠体育app re-painting of existing structures or assets, including preparation work, described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document. 鈥楶reparation鈥� is defined as the basic cleaning or priming of the existing surface to enable re-painting to occur.
Maintenance Sand or grit blasting

皇冠体育app use of sand or grit blasting undertaken for the purpose of maintaining an existing structure or asset described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.
Maintenance Removal of marine growth

皇冠体育app removal of marine growth and guano from existing structures or assets (excluding vessels) described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document. 皇冠体育app removal may only be undertaken using unheated water. No chemicals, biocides are permitted. 皇冠体育app marine growth must be removed from the structure or asset in-situ.
Maintenance Re-rendering, resurfacing or repointing of existing structures or slipways

皇冠体育app re-rendering, resurfacing or repointing of existing structures or slipways within existing boundaries, described in the associated application and subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.
Maintenance Removal of a single pile

皇冠体育app removal of a single pile not exceeding 1m in diameter and not displaying any aids to navigation, described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.
Maintenance Replacing a single pile

皇冠体育app replacement of a single pile not exceeding 1m in diameter described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.
Maintenance Installation of ladders

皇冠体育app installation of ladders at a location on an existing structure or asset described in the associated application, where they were not previously found, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.
Maintenance Minor maintenance

Minor maintenance comprising the upkeep or small scale repair of an existing structure or asset within its existing 3 dimensional boundaries described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document. Minor maintenance includes the replacement or reasonable improvement of removable items or ancillary equipment which form part of the structure/asset.
Maintenance Other maintenance

Not suitable for self-service licensing

4. Non-navigational dredging

Category Sub-category
Clearance dredging Non-navigational clearance dredging (within a heritage designation or a wreck site elsewhere in the sea)

Non-navigational clearance dredging (within a heritage designation or a wreck site elsewhere in the sea). 皇冠体育app removal of material within a heritage designation or a wreck site elsewhere in the sea, described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.

皇冠体育app activity must be for the purpose of preserving a historic asset or exposing such an asset for the same purpose, or for the purpose of archaeological survey or investigation. 皇冠体育app activity must be carried on in accordance with a valid consent or agreed method statement from Historic England.

皇冠体育app maximum amount of material removed cannot exceed 500 cubic metres in a single dredge campaign and cannot exceed 1500 cubic metres in any 12 month period. 皇冠体育app maximum footprint of material to be removed cannot exceed 350 square metres in a single dredge campaign.

Heritage designation鈥� is defined as:
Protected wrecks designated under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973
Scheduled monuments designated under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
Listed buildings designated under 皇冠体育app Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Area) Act 1990

鈥榃reck site鈥� means the location of any aircraft or vessel lying wrecked on or in the seabed or of any objects contained or formerly contained in it lying on or in the seabed near the wreck.
Clearance dredging Non-navigational clearance dredging (for operational purposes)

皇冠体育app removal of material which has accumulated around/within a structure described in the associated application, that is clearly impacting the structures ability to operate, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.

This may include but is not limited to removing silt from: intake pipes, outfalls, valves or beneath pontoons.

皇冠体育app maximum amount of material removed cannot exceed 500 cubic metres in a single dredge campaign and cannot exceed 1500 cubic metres in any 12 month period. Individual dredge campaigns must be separated by at least one month. 皇冠体育app maximum footprint of material to be removed cannot exceed 350 square metres in a single dredge campaign.

4.1 Category: Beach Maintenance activities

Category Sub-category
Beach Maintenance activities Beach re-profiling

皇冠体育app re-profiling of a beach described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.

鈥楻e-profiling鈥� is defined as the movement of beach material up or down the beach. 皇冠体育app profile must be consistent with one that existed at the location in the previous 10 years.
Beach Maintenance activities Beach recycling

皇冠体育app recycling of material on a beach described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document. 鈥楻ecycling鈥� is defined as the movement of material along the beach from areas of accretion to areas of erosion within the beach.
Beach Maintenance activities Replacing windblown sand

皇冠体育app direct return of recently deposited wind-blown sand to its area of origin on a beach, described in the associated application, subject to the criteria and conditions contained in the licence document.
Beach Maintenance activities Other beach maintenance

Not suitable for self-service licensing