Triffitt Nurseries Limited: applications made to abstract water
Published 24 June 2026
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Details of the applications
Triffitt Nurseries Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for 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 application is to vary licence serial numbers 2/27/28/292/R01, 2/27/28/278/R01 & NE/027/0028/045/R01 which authorise the abstraction of water from the Sherwood Sandstone at National Grid References SE 76993 44817, SE 76042 45561 & SE 76019 45315 near Thornton, Melbourne, York for the purpose of spray irrigation.
The variation applied for is:
Licence 2/27/28/292/R01: Increase annual quantity from 75,000 cubic metres per year to 85,000 cubic metres per year.
Licence 2/27/28/278/R01: Increase annual quantity from 113,636 cubic metres per year to 171,636 cubic metres per year.
Increase in the aggregated quantity between all three licences from 156,365 cubic metres per year to 266,365 cubic metres per year and the addition of a 5-year rolling aggregate limiting abstraction to 780,000 cubic metres in any consecutive 5-year period across the 3 licences.
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/046547, NPS/WR/046549 and NPS/WR/047053 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 22 July 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.