Licence

Heather and grass burning licence (Wales)

You need a licence to burn heather, rough grass, bracken, gorse or vaccinium outside the burning season in Wales

Warning You cannot apply for this licence online. Contact your local council.

If you wish to burn heather, rough grass, bracken, gorse or vaccinium outside the burning season or in a way that the regulations prohibit you can apply to the Welsh Ministers for a licence.

You must submit the proper form at least 28 or 56 days ahead of the planned burn, depending on whether you wish to make a burn in or out of season.