Riverford Organic Farmers Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 2 October 2026
Applies to England
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Details of the applications
Riverford Organic Farmers Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for two licences.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of these applications in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.
The applications are for full licences to abstract water from tributaries of the River Dart at National Grid References SX 77014 65302 and SX 77476 65783.
The applications are to abstract water as follows:
From National Grid Reference (NGR) SX 77014 65302:
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41 cubic metres an hour
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984 cubic metres a day
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9,000 cubic metres a year
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between 1 April and 31 March inclusive in each year.
From NGR SX 77476 65783:
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41 cubic metres an hour
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984 cubic metres a day
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20,000 cubic metres a year
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between 1 April and 31 March inclusive in each year.
The water will be used for storage in a reservoir for subsequent spray irrigation.
How to view the applications
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
How to comment on the applications
Send any representation about these applications in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference numbers NPS/WR/040454 and NPS/WR/047893 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 30 October 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.