Fit and Proper Requirement
The Port of London Authority (PLA) must ensure that anyone applying for a Licence under section 66 of the Port of London Act 1968 (as amended) to permanently construct, place or retain works on the River Thames is capable of managing and discharging the various obligations within that licence safely, responsibly and lawfully.
The Fit and Proper Test to be applied can be found here.
When applying for either:
- A river works licence for new permanent works
- A proposal to vary existing works
- A retention of existing works
- A licence to moor
It is a requirement that a self-declaration form is submitted as part of the application, which will confirm to the PLA the proposed licence holder will:
- Act lawfully
- Has the financial stability to meet all the obligations contained within the agreement
- Can manage and maintain the works safely
- Protect the river environment and other river users
- Act responsibly
Self-declaration form
The self-declaration form which must be attached to your application can be downloaded by clicking here.
This requirement also applies to individual(s) who have been assigned a Licence, or who become directors of a company that assumes responsibility for works under an existing RWL. It is the responsibility of anyone who assumes responsibility under these circumstances to inform the PLA accordingly and to submit the self declaration form to [email protected].
As part of the application process, we may ask you to provide further information to support the statements you have declared to the PLA. Non–compliance in providing requested further information, may result in your application being refused by the PLA.
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