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Gary's Detecting forum => General detecting talk => Topic started by: matt on June 11, 2016, 06:45 am

Title: Beach: need a permit?
Post by: matt on June 11, 2016, 06:45 am

Hi guys,

I'm just thinking about detecting on the beach  8) one day. Do I need one of these permits from The Crown Estate?

http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/rural-and-coastal/coastal/metal-detecting/metal-detecting-permit-application/


I've not seen much advice on obtaining beach permission.

Thanks  :D

Title: Re: Beach: need a permit?
Post by: redkite on June 11, 2016, 07:08 am

For most of the beaches in UK you need a CROWN ESTATE permit.  There is a map on the site showing sites owned by them.

www.thecrownestate.co.uk/coastal/metal-detecting/

Title: Re: Beach: need a permit?
Post by: matt on June 11, 2016, 07:21 am

Oh nice one, thank you :)

Title: Re: Beach: need a permit?
Post by: matt on June 11, 2016, 07:24 am

Sorry, another question. There are some nice wooded areas near me in Sheffield, how would I get permission for those?

Title: Re: Beach: need a permit?
Post by: wittsy1 on June 11, 2016, 07:53 am

The woodland will belong to someone, again, permission is a must. You will have to track down the landowner.

Title: Re: Beach: need a permit?
Post by: Devonlad on June 11, 2016, 08:34 am

The purple areas on the map show what areas the Crown Estate own and not whether they lease it out or if it is SSI, you will need to do some homework to be certain you are permitted.

Title: Re: Beach: need a permit?
Post by: redkite on June 11, 2016, 10:38 am

Quote from: Devonlad on June 11, 2016, 08:34 am

The purple areas on the map show what areas the Crown Estate own and not whether they lease it out or if it is SSI, you will need to do some homework to be certain you are permitted.

I usually ring the local council involved

Title: Re: Beach: need a permit?
Post by: matt on June 11, 2016, 01:08 pm

Right I see. Thanks for advice, I'm going to have to give them a call about the woods.