Updating the licence application guidance: decision
- Publication type:
- Decision
- Last updated:
- Topic:
- Gas distribution, Energy licences and guidance
- Subtopic:
- Licence guidance
- Decision for:
- Updating the licence application guidance
In April 2025 we consulted on proposed new licence application guidance.
Our decision
We have considered the responses received and have made a decision on the new application guidance, which is to be introduced with immediate effect.
See the new application guidance to understand our current application requirements or read the decision document to review the responses received, our replies and understand our rationale for the final guidance introduced.
Read the licence application guidance
Main document
Response documents
All updates
26 January 2026 added 'Updating the licence application guidance' documenting guidance updates.
26 January 2026 guidance update to description of the tacit authorisation process and improved process for publishing a notice of application.
16 June 2025 new guidance introduced following consultation.
23 April 2025 consultation on new draft guidance published.