Updating the licence application guidance: decision

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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.

Main document

[Decision on updating the licence application guidance [PDF, 151.45KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-06/Decision_on_updating_the_licence_application_guidance.pdf)

[Guidance on how to apply for a gas or electricity licence [PDF, 689.53KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-06/Guidance_on_how_to_apply_for_a_gas_or_electricity_licence.pdf)

Response documents

[E.on consultation response [PDF, 141.14KB]

](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-06/E.on_consultation_response.pdf)

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