Boarcross Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 4 September 2026
Applies to England
Details of the application
Boarcross Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of this application in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.
The application is for a full licence to abstract water from groundwater at Eastgate Farm, Thwing, Driffield at National Grid Reference TA 22752 30019.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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3 cubic metres an hour
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72 cubic metres a day
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25,550 cubic metres a year
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between 1 April and 31 March inclusive in each year.
The water will be used for general agriculture.
How to view the application
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
How to comment on the application
Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/047586 to the Environment Agency at the Permitting and Support Centre, Water Resources Team, Quadrant 2, 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield S9 4WF or by email to: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 2 October 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.