Boat licensing in the Eden area

Boat operator licences

A boat operator licence is required by any business in the charge or navigation of pleasure boats and vessels to be let for hire or to be used for carrying passengers for hire on Ullswater.

We two types of boat operator licence, namely: 

• full boat operator's licence - issued to businesses assisting in the charge and navigation of pleasure boats vessels to be let for hire or used to carry passengers for hire on Ullswater
• restricted boat operator's licence - issued to businesses assisting in the charge of pleasure boats and vessels to be let for hire. This type of licence does not cover the navigation of pleasure boats and vessels to be used for carrying passengers for hire and is intended for those persons hiring and operating the pleasure boats and vessels from the shore or pier only

Restricted boat operator's licence

Issued to businesses assisting in the charge of pleasure boats and vessels to be let for hire. This type of licence does not cover the navigation of pleasure boats and vessels to be used for carrying passengers for hire and is intended for those persons hiring and operating the pleasure boats and vessels from the shore or pier only.

Conditions for boats and operators

• Boat operator conditions for the Eden area (PDF , 175KB)
• Vessel Conditions for all areas in Westmorland and Furness (PDF , 289KB)

Application forms

• Pleasure boats and vessels application form for the Eden area (PDF ,14KB)
• Boat operator application form for the Eden area (PDF , 86KB)

If you apply for a boat operator licence, you'll also need to complete a ML5 medical report form and certificate (GOV.UK).

Licence fees

Licensing fees are for one year. 

Contact our boat licensing team for Eden and South Lakeland

Telephone: 01768 212273
Email: Admin.Licensing@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk 
Address: Voreda House, Portland Place, Penrith, CA11 7BF