Page review/updated 08/05/2026

(Content of page last updated: 8th May 2026)

COMPLETED CONSULTATIONS

We would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to respond to any of our consultations. All of our consultation work (often called “Have your Say” or “Call for Information”) can help to inform the decision making of D&S IFCA’s Byelaw & Permitting Sub-Committee (B&PSC) or be used for other work such as informing assessments for Marine Conservation Zones.

This page helps you to see the range of more recent consultation work that has now ended. All of the byelaw/permit condition related engagement work is documented. The reports relating to the different consultations can be read by using links below or by visiting Section F of our Resource Library – Byelaw Development Reports. Officers’ papers that are presented at Byelaw & Permitting Sub-Committee meetings which can be found in Section B of our Resource Library or on our Authority Meetings page.

Consultations and Decision Making

Netting Permit Conditions

A formal public consultation with 5 proposals for changes to the Permit Conditions began on 26th March 2026 and ended on 24th April 2026. A report documenting the responses is now being prepared and will be discussed by D&S IFCA’s Byelaw and Permitting Sub-Committee (B&PSC) on 4th June 2026. The report will be published on this page when it is finalised. On 4th June 2026 the B&PSC will determine if there will be changes to the Permit Conditions.

Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions

A formal public consultation with 3 proposals for changes to the Permit Conditions began on 9th April 2026 and ended on 7th May 2026. A report documenting the responses is now being prepared and will be discussed by D&S IFCA’s Byelaw and Permitting Sub-Committee (B&PSC) on 4th June 2026. The report will be published on this page when it is finalised. On 4th June 2026 the B&PSC will determine if there will be changes to the Permit Conditions.

Other Completed Consultations 

All of the byelaw/permit condition related engagement work is documented. The reports relating to the different consultations can be read by visiting Section F of our Resource Library – Byelaw Development Reports – or by examining the Officers’ papers that are presented at Byelaw & Permitting Sub-Committee meetings which can be found in Section B of our Resource Library.