There is, therefore, an open and transparent process that ensures full account is taken of all considerations and points of view before a decision is made on the granting of a licence. Where a licence is granted, it is subject to specified terms and conditions. In the case of shellfish farming, for example, the conditions may include requirements as to the layout of trestles or longlines in the interests of visual amenity. Licences for finfish farms include conditions dealing with matters such as permitted production levels, site management, sea lice control, preparation of emergency plans and reporting of specified events.