Penmoor U K Ltd: application made to abstract water
Published 5 November 2026
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Details of the application
Penmoor U K Ltd 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/027/002/039 which authorises the abstraction of water from the Sherwood Sandstone at Flaxby Moor, Flaxby, Knaresborough HG5 0XJ at National Grid References SE 40394 56614 and SE 40313 56532.
The variation applied for is:
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to add a new point of abstraction from the Sherwood Sandstone via a borehole at National Grid Reference SE 40423 56506
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increase the quantities to 140 cubic metres per hour, 3,360 cubic metres per day and 1,226,400 cubic metres per year and
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extend the expiry date from 2029 to the next abstraction licensing strategy common end date of 2041.
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/048153 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 3 December 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.