Embankment

An embankment licence is required where it is proposed to permanently embank land, for example where a new river wall is proposed to be constructed in front of an existing river wall. It may be necessary to apply for an embankment licence and a river works licence at the same time if the proposed works result in the permanent embankment of land.

Guidance

The following should be provided when applying for an Embankment Licence:

• Application form (Word, PDF)
• Location of works marked on a PLA chart extract
• Method statement and risk assessment
• Scaled drawings – detailed advice can be found here
• Water Framework Directive Assessment
• Green Technologies Assessment
• Licensee information (including registered address and company number where relevant)
• Relevant contextual / background information including the proposed timescale of the works
• Application fee
• Supporting studies where relevant (for example. hydrodynamic assessment, risk assessment, environmental assessment or statement)

Related: Frequently asked questions about the licensing process