Mooring for residential boats is permitted alongside three commons in Cambridge: Jesus Green, Midsummer Common, and Stourbridge Common. Pontoons are allowed at Riverside.

• Boat mooring areas map

We let out mooring spaces according to our River Moorings Policy [PDF, 4MB] - which remains valid as of February 2026. They are subject to our boat mooring rules and regulations.

The council currently has 75 licensed moorings - 60 for narrow beam boats and 15 wide beam spaces.

There are also some residential moorings along the river which are not regulated by Cambridge City Council, and are privately managed.

Waiting lists for the two types of licence last closed in July 2022, and will remain closed until the estimated wait is less than 18 months. You can check the waiting lists and an estimate of when they will reopen below.

Renew your licence

We aim to send licence renewal application packs to licence holders in early February of each year. Forms and supporting documents must be returned by the end of the first week of March.

Licence fee

You can pay for your licence annually or by monthly direct debit.

Riverside pontoon ballot

If you want to be considered for a position on our riverside pontoons and your residential mooring licence is current and was issued by us, you can apply online.

Riverside ballot form

Mooring licence waiting lists

The waiting list application form for both licences is currently closed. We will reopen it once the estimated wait is less than 18 months. This is expected to be during spring 2026. The below codes are waiting list form references.