C A Shaw Farms: application made to abstract water
Published 22 October 2026
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Details of the application
C A Shaw Farms 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 two reaches on the River Witham at National Grid References SK 89296 58716 to SK 90711 59811 and SK 91025 61104 to SK 91171 61757.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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120 cubic metres an hour
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1,500 cubic metres a day
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91,000 cubic metres a year
The water will be used for spray and trickle irrigation.
Further details are: The proposal is for a transfer re-abstraction scheme. Water abstracted from the River Witham will be stored in reservoirs between 1 January to 31 March. The water is then discharged back into the River Witham for abstraction between 1 May and 30 September for the purposes of spray and trickle irrigation.
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/047931 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 19 November 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.