Michael Barstow Partnership: application made to abstract water
Published 18 February 2026
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Details of the application
Michael Barstow Partnership 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 to vary licence serial number NE/027/0027/004/R01 which authorises the abstraction of water from underground strata (Ampthill Clay formation and Kimmeridge Clay formation) at National Grid Reference SE 95450 78070.
The variation applied for is to increase the annual quantity to be abstracted to 49,000 cubic metres per year.
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/046371 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 18 March 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.