River Works Licences for Residential Use (Houseboats)
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The PLA has, from 1 August 2012, adopted a new formula for calculating river works licence fees for residential use (houseboats).
The new formula was developed over a two year period and involved an independent study looking at how fees should be set, how to phase in any changes and options for dispute resolution. A steering group was established to direct this work, provide a forum for debate, supply information and consider recommendations. Licensees and residents were also consulted at the outset of the study, in 2010.
A Proposals Report by the independent consultants was subject to a 10-week formal public consultation which closed on Friday 18th November 2011. The consultants' Final Recommendations Report was received just before Christmas 2011 and was subsequently the subject of consideration by the PLA Board and further discussion with houseboat community representatives. At the conclusion of these discussions some further adjustments were made to the formula, before its final adoption by the PLA Board.
NEW - Documents for download
- A summary of the key elements of the new formula with a worked example
- PLA letter to licensees of river works for residential use (houseboats)
Documents for download
- Final Recommendation Report
- Consultants’ Response to the Public Consultation
- Public Consultation Results from licensees
- Public Consultation Results from all respondents
River Works Licence Charges for Residential (Houseboat) Use Report and Consultation Documents
- PLA River Works Licences for Residential Use Proposals Report
- PLA River Works Licences Issues List (September 2011)
This page also contains the steering group's terms of reference, minutes of its meetings and updates on its work.
Legal Opinion
The Steering Group asked barrister Robin Purchas for an independent legal opinion on aspects of the Port of London Act 1968 relating to residential river works licensing.
That legal opinion, which informed the ongoing study, is below.
Background to the study
- Letter to Licencees (26 October 2010)
- List of Issues for independent study
- Terms of Reference for independent study
- Review of initial licensee and resident consultations
Steering Group Minutes
