Contacts
From 1 April 2010, the Welsh Assembly Government’s Marine Consents Unit (MCU) are taking over the administration of all new applications for licences under the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA) and consents under the Coast Protection Act 1949 (CPA) for activities in Welsh waters. For details of how to apply please contact the MCU.
To obtain application forms or make enquiries about all marine works consents or the approval of oil dispersants, please telephone or write as follows:
- For all Marine Works Consents - Construction, dredging/disposal, cables, coast defences, beneficial use, land reclamation or "pre-sweep", etc.
- New Applications
- If you are submitting a new application (including a variation or renewal), e-mail the Marine Consents mailbox at marine.consents@mfa.gsi.gov.uk
- Advice and Information
- If you need general advice and information, or advice on an application that has not yet been assigned to a Marine Case Officer please call 0207 270 8695, or email the Marine Consents mailbox at marine.consents@mfa.gsi.gov.uk
- Postal Address
- Marine Environment Team
Marine and Fisheries Agency
PO Box 1275
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE99 5BN
Tel: 0207 270 8695
Fax: 020 7270 8709
- For Burial at Sea
- Marine Environment Team
Marine and Fisheries Agency
PO Box 1275
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE99 5BN
Tel: 020 7270 8664 (or 8660)
Fax: 020 7270 8709
Email: marine.consents@mfa.gsi.gov.uk
- For Oil Dispersant Approvals
- (Including established toxicity and efficacy test protocols)
- Marine Environment Team
Marine and Fisheries Agency
PO Box 1275
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE99 5BN
Tel: 0191 376 2645
Email: dispersants@mfa.gsi.gov.uk
The telephone enquiry points are available 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.