Tarmac Trading Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 9 October 2026
Applies to England
Details of the application
Tarmac Trading 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 to vary licence serial number NE/023/0001/004 which authorises the abstraction of water from National Grid Reference NY 91481 74493 at Barrasford, Northumberland.
The variation applied for is to amend the borehole location and construction details and amend the purpose to include dust suppression and washdown uses. The variation is required after quarrying has removed the original borehole location.
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/047719 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 6 November 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.