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Shellfisheries: several or regulating order application form

Use this form to apply for exclusive fishing or management rights in a defined area of the sea or tidal water.

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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
1 April 2026

Applies to England

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How to complete a several or regulating order application form

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Several and regulating orders: application form

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Before you complete this form, you should:

Once your form is completed

You must email the following documents to SRO@defra.gov.uk:

  • your completed application form
  • written consent from anyone who owns the land or has rights in the area where you are applying for an order
  • 2 copies of the Admiralty chart

If you are a company incorporated under the Companies Act, you must also provide:

  • a copy of the memorandum and articles of association
  • any special resolution of the company relating to its main business activities

You should also provide the following supporting documents which Defra will need to consider when determining the outcome of your application:

  • evidence of your consultations with affected parties to support your application
  • your marine plan policy assessment
  • documents detailing potential impacts on MCZs, SACs, SPAs, Ramsar sites, including consent from Natural England for activity affecting any SSSIs and your existing HRA, if appropriate
  • your 5-year management plan

For support with your application, email SRO@defra.gov.uk

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Published 1 April 2026

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