Marine Licence Applications for Cruise Berthing Facilities at D3, Belfast Harbour Estate - Capital Dredge Sea Disposal Licence
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The project is for the construction of a new multi-purpose facility for berthing of cruise ships and for lay-by and transient storage of project cargo, break bulk & dry bulk during cruise ship off-season.
This project is subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment, and an Environmental Statement has been prepared.
In accordance with Regulation 22 of the Marine Works (EIA) Regulations 2007 (as amended), DAERA has, on 2nd June 2026, determined to grant an EIA consent for the above proposal, subject to conditions set out in the associated marine licences.
Proposal Description
- Reference: ML2025053, ML2025054, ML2025055
- Project Type: Construction, Capital Dredge, Sea Disposal
- Location: Lands commonly known as D3, within Belfast Harbour Estate, opposite Victoria Terminal 4
- Coordinates: Works to take place within the rectilinear boundary of the four coordinates below:
Point A 337201, 378095
Point B 337417, 378667
Point C 337430, 378501
Point D 337176, 378147
Project Description: This project involves three separate marine licence applications, this application refers to:
ML2025055: Marine Capital Dredge Sea Disposal Licence for the disposal of dredged material at the North Channel Disposal Ground, located within a 0.2 nautical mile radius of 54° 45.3’N 05° 29.6’W
- Applicant: Belfast Harbour Commissioners
- Status: Under Consideration
- Date EIA Consent Decision Issued: 02/06/2026
- Date Issued: 07/07/2026
- Licence Start Date: 07/07/2026
Licence End Date: 31/08/2028
To view all documents for this licence please visit - Marine Licence Applications for Cruise Berthing Facilities at D3, Belfast Harbour Estate | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs