Marine works application form
General marine works
Please read the attached guidance notes before completing this form
1. Applicant details
Name
Company Name
If applicable
Address
Post Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Email
2. Correspondence details
If different from above
Name
Company Name
If applicable
Address
Post Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Email
3. Detail of works
Location:
Are the works New or a Modification to existing works?
Please indicate the range and nature of works to be undertaken:
Works
New
Modification
Private or Commercial?
Breakwater
Pontoons
Reclamation
Jetty
Slipway
Pier
Other
Please use the space below to summarise the nature of the works to be carried out and
enclose full supporting information.
Start Date:
Completion Date:
Yes1
Are additional temporary working areas required?
Are additional temporary storage areas required?
1
Please provide plans showing areas required and indicate the time period these will be required.
No
4. Other consents
Please ensure that you apply for and obtain all necessary statutory consents for the
works being carried out. Please refer to the Section 6 of the guidance notes and note
that Crown Estate consents are conditional on all necessary statutory consents being
granted.
I have applied for all other consents already2
I have not yet applied for all other consents
5. Plans / drawings
Plans of the works must be enclosed with your application showing the following;
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Location of works
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Engineering drawings of all structures to be installed, built or modified.
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Construction drawings showing completed project.
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Footprint of foreshore / seabed required for works.
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Any temporary working areas required
Plans should be scaled 1/5,000 or larger.
6. Declaration
I have read and accept the Notes for Guidance. I confirm the information in this form is
complete and correct.
Please sign and date the form below:
Signed:
Name:
Date:
Please return this form with full supporting information to:
Coastal Management Team
Bidwells
5 Atholl Place
Perth PH1 5NE
or email your application to: Scotland-Marine@bidwells.co.uk
2
Please enclose copies of application and/or consents.
Marine works - guidance notes
1.
The Crown Estate
Even though everyone is familiar with the concept of land ownership, many people
are surprised to learn that the seabed around the UK is also owned. The Crown
Estate manages this vast UK asset which extends out to the 12 nautical mile
territorial limit, and also includes around half of the foreshore and half the beds of
estuaries and tidal rivers in the United Kingdom.
The foreshore and seabed within Crown ownership is no different to any other land
and our permission is required before use is made of it. As with any other landowner
we issue leases, licences and consents for activities and developments on our land,
such as:
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Ports and harbour development
Coastal protection and flood defence works
Dredging and dumping of material from, and onto, the seabed
Metal detecting and filming on Crown Estate foreshore
Laying of moorings
Laying of outfall and intake pipes
Rents and charges are made for use of our land and the revenue surplus from The
Crown Estate is paid to the Treasury for the benefit of all UK taxpayers.
2.
Scope of guidance notes
These guidance notes have been prepared to assist applicants obtain our consent for
marine works.
3.
Pre-application stage
You are strongly advised to contact The Crown Estate before starting the application
process, our local agents and marine officers have excellent local knowledge and will
be able to discuss your proposals prior to the formal submission of your application.
4.
Application form
An application form should be completed for all development proposals and
returned to the Coastal Management Team at The Crown Estate. A completed form
should provide all the basic information needed to assess your proposal but any
supporting information you can provide will speed up the application process.
Please also note that should work commence on our land without consent, legal
action may be taken to remove the works and to recover the costs incurred.
5.
Application process
Once an application has been received it will be checked against our records to check
the extent to which your proposal affects Crown Estate land and to what extent it
may affect existing Crown Estate customers. You will be advised whether enough
information has been supplied and whether the information is sufficient to be
accepted as an application or whether further information is needed.
Provided enough information is supplied in the application and there are no conflicts
with existing customers your application will be passed to our dedicated managing
agents who will take forward discussions on the most suitable type of agreement for
your proposal.
6.
Other consents
An agreement from The Crown Estate enables you to occupy our land and whatever
your proposal you are likely to need consent from statutory authorities. It is you
responsibility to obtain these and our agreement is conditional on you getting your
other consents in place.
Depending on the type of development proposed you may need statutory consents
from the Scottish Government (through Marine Scotland), your Local Authority and
Harbour Authority (where appropriate).
Other consent may however be required, for example a Scottish Environmental
Protection Agency (SEPA) consent for discharges from an outfall, or approval from
Scottish Natural Heritage if in an area of nature conservation interest and you should
satisfy yourself that all necessary consent have been obtained for your proposal.
7.
Agreements and charges
The precise form of agreement to be used will be dependent on the type of
development proposed and our Managing Agents will discuss this with you. An
agreement with The Crown Estate is a legally binding document and you may wish to
seek legal advice at an early stage.
Please note that as with any landowner we charge for occupancy of our land and this
applies to both private and commercial uses. The rent payable will depend on many
factors and our managing agents will discuss this with you.
The applicant will also be responsible for meeting the costs incurred in the
preparation of plans, solicitors’ fees and surveyors’ fees. This would include costs
incurred even if the proposal is abandoned before being completed.
An agreement will be prepared once the type of consent and terms have been
agreed, this will be sent to you for signing, then signed by The Crown Estate and a
copy sent to you for safekeeping.
8.
Managing agent details
The day to day management of the marine estate is carried out through our managing
agents’ offices spread around the Scottish coast, they will be more than happy to help
with any enquiries you may have.
General Enquiries
Marine Officers
Clyde and the South West
Darren Hirst
Bidwells
5 Atholl Place
Perth PH1 5NE
Colin Brown
Helensburgh
Telephone: 07775 927370
colin.brown@bidwells.co.uk
Telephone: 01738 494 109
darren.hirst@bidwells.co.uk
Argyll and the Inner Isles
Graeme Ferguson
Bidwells
Carn Dearg House
North Road
Fort William PH33 6PP
Tony Bennett
Ardfern
Telephone: 07979 905445
tony.bennett@bidwells.co.uk
Telephone: 01397 702 433
graeme.ferguson@bidwells.co.uk
Northern Scotland
Alastair Campbell
Bidwells
Alder House
Cardlehall Business Park
Inverness IV2 5GH
Rob Adam
Gairloch
Telephone: 07775 652 911
robert.adam@bidwells.co.uk
Telephone: 01463 796 053
alastair.campbell@bidwells.co.uk
Eastern Scotland
Graeme Duncan
Bidwells
5 Atholl Place
Perth
PH1 5NE
Telephone: 01738 494123
graeme.duncan@bidwells.co.uk
Tom Piper
Aboyne
Telephone: 07899 070499
tom.piper@bidwells.co.uk