

Capital dredging is dredging to a depth not previously dredged, or to a depth not dredged within the last 10 years.Aggregate dredging - to extract sands and gravels for construction purposes.ĭredging typically falls into two categories:.Clearance dredging will usually require a licence but may be suitable for self-service licensing. Clearance dredging - to remove material which has accumulated around a structure or asset for a purpose other than to facilitate navigation.

If your activity is not exempt then some dredging activities may be suitable for an accelerated licensing process. Navigational dredging will usually require a licence but there is an exemption available for low volume dredging and harbour authorities in certain circumstances.
