This consultation ended 9 February 2026.
Reviewing responses
The responses to this consultation are currently being reviewed. Details of the outcome will be published here in due course.
Original consultation
We want your views on proposed changes to the cockle permit fee for the 2026 to 2027 permitting season.
Consultation description
We are consulting on a proposed increase in the Wales cockle fishing permit fee from £350 to £600. This represents 71% recovery of estimated associated fishery management costs.
Under this proposal, we would:
- meet 29% of 2026 to 2027 costs
- provide a transitional period for permit holders to adapt to the increase