Waldersey Farms Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 28 January 2026
Applies to England
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Details of the application
Waldersey Farms 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 for a new full licence to abstract water from within the Middle Level from the Twenty Foot River, River Nene (old course), Sixteen Foot Drain, Middle Level Main Drain, Popham’s Eau and from drains within the Middle Level, March West & White Fen Internal Drainage Board (IDB), March Sixth Internal Drainage District, Whittlesey & District IDB, Needham & Laddus IDB, Upwell IDB, March East IDB and Euximoor IDB at various points, reaches and within three areas near March, Cambridgeshire.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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150 cubic metres an hour
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3,600 cubic metres a day
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57,389 cubic metres a year
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between 1 April and 31 October inclusive in each year.
The water will be used for spray irrigation. All water abstracted under this licence will be discharged from the Star Pit reservoir first.
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/046055 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 25 February 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.