Made under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006
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The Wildlife Licence Charges (England) Order 2025
- Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Made under: Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006
The Order established new wildlife licence charges in England, revoking the 2018 Order and setting new fees based on licence type, application complexity, and Natural England's processing time, with several exemptions.
The Wildlife Licence Charges (England) Order 2025, effective March 28, 2025, establishes new fees for wildlife licenses issued by Natural England under various Acts and Regulations.
It details fixed and variable charges based on application complexity and time spent processing the application, outlining exceptions for public safety, serious damage prevention, certain conservation purposes and development projects.
The Order also revokes the 2018 equivalent, maintaining the previous order's standards for applications submitted before the effective date.