G A Robson & Sons Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 12 June 2026
Applies to England
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Details of the application
G A Robson & Sons 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 the River Wiske between National Grid References SE 37426 84245 and SE 37574 84367 at Kirby Wiske, Thirsk, Yorkshire.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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10 cubic metres an hour
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155 cubic metres a day
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19,000 cubic metres a year
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between 1 May and 31 August inclusive in each year.
The water will be used for spray irrigation of potato crops on 12 hectares of land. The proposed abstraction lies within the Swale, Ure, Nidd & Upper Ouse Abstraction Licensing Strategy reporting area.
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/045829 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 10 July 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.