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Commercial Shellfish Permit Application

Commercial Shellfish Permits: What you need to know

Before completing this form, please ensure you have the following to hand:

Your permit reference number, found on your current or most recent permit
Your vessel name and Port Letters & Numbers (PLN)
Both your landline and mobile telephone numbers
A valid email address used to send permit return reminders
Your payment details — the current fee is £180.00

Please complete all sections of the form in full. Incomplete applications may cause delays in processing your renewal.

By submitting this form, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and that you agree to comply with all conditions of the permit, including reporting requirements and conservation measures. Further information on your obligations can be found in the district byelaws.

Important: renewals only

This online form is for the renewal of existing Commercial Shellfish Permits only. If you wish to apply for a new permit, you must contact NIFCA directly. Please email nifca@nifca.gov.uk or call 01670 797 676 to request a new application.

Renew your Commercial Shellfish Permit

Owner details

Existing permit number

Your full name

Your date of birth

Address Line 1

Address Line 2 optional

Town or City Postcode

Landline number Mobile number

Your email

Permit return alerts

A commercial shellfish permit return for this permit must be submitted to the Authority by the last day of every calendar month. Failure to submit these returns may lead to further action being taken by the Authority. Please contact the office if you have any queries.

Would you like to receive a monthly reminder about your permit return?

By emailBy text message

Email address (if different) Mobile number (if different)

Vessel details

Name of vessel Port Letters & Numbers (PLN)

Category of Fishing License

Is the vessel a registered fishing vessel?

YesNo

Overall length in metres KW of engine

Home port of vessel License number

Payment details

Permit cost

£180.00

Payment will be taken using GOV.UK Pay with your credit or debit card on the next page.

Consent: I understand and agree that Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority will hold and use the information contained in this application, and any additional information which I may provide in the future, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998/General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and for the purposes of administering the Trawling Permit and complying with any legal requirements. I understand and agree that the Authority may contact me in relation to my permit and matters which could affect my permit (for example permit returns, byelaw amendments, consultations etc.).

For more information about how NIFCA will store and process your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy, where you will find the Authority Privacy Notice.

Any changes to the above information should be notified to the Chief Officer immediately.

I agree to the terms & conditions

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