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Hazel dormice: apply for a mitigation licence (A35)

Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect hazel dormice, find out if you need to pay and how to report your actions.

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Natural England
Published:
6 October 2014
Last updated:
3 August 2026
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  1. Removed the Word document application form, as this has now been replaced by an online version. In the attachment 'How to apply for a hazel dormouse mitigation licence (A35)' added a link to the new online form, information about what to have ready before starting an application, and the application fees. Added a change of licensee or named ecologist form attachment. Updated attachments for licence modification request form, method statement, and work schedule.

  2. We have updated the information about when you need to complete a reasoned statement for public utility works.

  3. We have added information about when you need to complete a reasoned statement. Some exemptions now apply for overriding public interest licence applications.

  4. Updated Hazel dormouse application form for a mitigation licence (A35). In the introductory section, updated the telephone number for the Wildlife Licensing team. Section 1 updated, and additional questions added to Section 13. Section 15: licence charges updated and question regarding high risk factors added. Section 16: administration fee updated. In Section 18: Convictions, added an additional wildlife offence for the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019. Also updated Licence modification request form. Updated charges, estimated costs and payment instructions.

  5. We have updated the licence application form (A35) to be clearer and more accessible. Added the option for the applicant to be a company or organisation. Also updated is the guidance for completing the licence application form.

  6. Removed references to the separate charge form. You should enter charge screening information into section 15 of the A35 form.

  7. Updated the licence application form and method statement to reflect that they now cover derogations under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).

  8. We've replaced the licence modification request form.

  9. We've replaced the mitigation licence application form (A35).

  10. We've replaced the mitigation form, the work schedule and the licence modification request form. We've removed the charge screening form as this has now been incorporated into the main application form.

  11. We've replaced the mitigation licence application form (A35).

  12. Replaced method statement with revised version - minor changes to Section E2.1.

  13. We've replaced the licence application form (A35).

  14. Added a section on how to use European protected species (EPS) policies to benefit EPS as part of your mitigation licence application.

  15. Replaced the 2 existing charge screening forms (for new applications and for modifications) with a single form that covers both requests.

  16. Replaced application form A35-1 as previous version was unusable.

  17. Application form amended to fix problem with some radio buttons.

  18. Added charge screening form for modifications to a licence. Updated licence modification request form.

  19. Added sections on 'When you need to pay' for this licence and 'How to pay', new charge screening form and updated application and modification request forms.

  20. Replaced method statement with updated version.

  21. Replaced hazel dormice application form A35-1 with revised version.

  22. Updated version of application form added.

  23. First published.

Applies to England

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How to apply for a hazel dormouse mitigation licence (A35)

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Method statement for a hazel dormouse mitigation licence

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Work schedule for a hazel dormouse mitigation licence

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Report form for actions taken under this licence (for licences granted after summer 2013)

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Licence modification request form

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Change of licensee or named ecologist form (A35)

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Feedback form for this licence

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Details

You need to apply for a mitigation licence if your work will have an impact on hazel dormice that would otherwise be illegal, such as: 

  • capturing, killing, disturbing or injuring them (on purpose or by not taking enough care) 

  • damaging or destroying their breeding or resting places (even accidentally) 

  • obstructing access to their resting or sheltering places (on purpose or by not taking enough care) 

Find out how hazel dormice are protected.

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Before applying, read the guidance on how to apply for a hazel dormouse mitigation licence or request a change to an existing licence.

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