Notice of Application for Fishguard Replacement Linkspan

Overview

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007

Notice of Application for Fishguard Replacement Linkspan

Notice is hereby given that Stena Line Limited has applied to Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) for a marine licence to carry out a regulated activity under the Marine and Coastal Act 2009. The project requires EIA consent and is subject to the requirement for an environmental impact assessment (“EIA”) under the Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 (“the EIA Regulations”). An environmental statement has been prepared by the applicant.

The application is for the replacement of the existing linkspan bridge and jack up barge with new floating linkspan pontoon to serve Stena line ferry at Fishguard Harbour. The project will include plough dredging of 2,500m3; installation of a piled reinforced concrete bankseat; installation of tubular steel guide piles; rock armour scour protection; and ancillary and temporary works.

Copies of the environmental statement and other documents required by the EIA Regulations are available for public inspection free of charge during normal office hours at Stena Line Ltd, Fishguard harbour, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0BU.

Copies of the environmental statement and the above documents can also be downloaded from the public register by searching CML2612.

If printed copies of the above documents are requested, a charge not exceeding reasonable copying costs may be payable.

Any person wishing to make representations regarding the application and the environmental statement should do so by writing to NRW at:

Natural Resources Wales
Marine Licensing Team
Welsh Government Offices
Cathays Park
King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ

Or email marinelicensing@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk by 8 July 2026. Representations should be dated and clearly state the name (in block capitals) and the full return email or postal address of the person making the representation.

Please be aware that representations received will be shared with the applicant and may be made publicly available, after redacting personal details in line with General Data Protection Regulation.

Please quote reference number CML2612 in all correspondence.

Representations received from members of the public will be dealt with in accordance with Schedule 5 of the EIA Regulations. Copies of written representations received by NRW will be sent to the applicant and may also be made publicly available.

NRW is an appropriate authority under the EIA Regulations and has been delegated functions as the appropriate licensing authority by the Welsh Ministers for the purposes of Part 4 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. In determining the application, NRW may grant EIA consent for the project; grant EIA consent for the project with conditions attached; or, refuse EIA consent for the project.

Closes 8 Jul 2026

Opened 27 May 2026

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Coastal Group Members
  • marine developers
  • marine planners
  • Network Completion Project Task and Finish Group

Interests

  • Datganiad Ardal Morol
  • Datglygiad
  • Development
  • EIA
  • Marine Area Statement
  • Marine Area Statement
  • Marine Protected Areas Network Completion Project