Brighton Marina Dredge and Disposal – Interim 1 Year Licence

Marine licence application MLA 2026/00065 is on hold while alternative disposal options are explored by the applicant.

Further information on MLA/2024/00394 is available on GOV.UK.

The MMO received a number of public representations for MLA/2026/00065 opposing the renewal of the licence on the basis that the disposal site is located within the Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). The MMO is currently processing these responses.

The responses are now available on the public register on GOV.UK - search for the case using the marine licence application reference above.

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) received a marine licence application (MLA/2026/00065) in January 2026 for a 1-year marine licence to dispose of dredge material from Brighton Marina at the Rottingdean disposal site (WI020).

This is an interim measure to allow Premier Marinas (Brighton) Ltd. as the current site tenant to fulfil their obligation under the Brighton Marina Act 1968 to maintain safe navigation within the marina. Premier Marinas (Brighton) Ltd. were issued a renewed 10-year maintenance dredge licence by the MMO in May 2025: MLA/2024/00394. However, the decision was challenged under the Judicial Review process by a third party, resulting in the decision and licence being quashed in November 2025.