Check if you need any other permissions

You may need additional authorisations from other agencies depending on the activities you are carrying out. The issuing of a water authorisation from your environmental regulator does not exempt you from any other authorisations that may be required.

You may need to contact other agencies or bodies such as:

• Local Authorities:
  • Find your local council in Scotland - mygov.scot
  • Find your local council in Northern Ireland https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/find-your-local-council

• Marine Scotland:  Marine Scotland Information
• DAERA Marine and Fisheries https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/marine

• Nature Scotland: Contact us | NatureScot
• Northern Ireland Environment Agency Biodiversity and Conservation teams https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/biodiversity

• District Salmon Fisheries Board: DSFB & Trust map - Fisheries Management Scotland (fms.scot)
• Scottish Canals: Contact Us - Scottish Canals
• Rivers Agency in Northern Ireland https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/dfi-rivers-overview