Water abstraction: application for a water resources licence
Use these forms to apply for a water resources licence.
Documents
Details
Use part A to tell us who you are when you want to:
- apply for a new licence to abstract water including temporary licence
- vary an existing licence
- apply to impound an inland water
- apply to licence an existing impounding structure (if you’re using the form for this purpose please contact the Environment Agency before continuing)
Use part B to tell us about what you want the water for when you:
- apply for a new licence to abstract water including temporary licence
- apply to vary an existing licence
You can send us parts A and B in as a pre application or continue to part C if you wish to submit a formal application.
Use part C to provide additional information we need when you:
- apply for a new licence to abstract water including temporary licence
- apply to vary an existing licence
Use part D to tell us the details about your impoundment proposal when you:
- apply for a new licence to impound an inland water
- apply to licence an existing impounding structure (if you’re using the form for this purpose please contact the Environment Agency before continuing)
To apply for permission for a hydropower scheme see Hydropower schemes: guidelines and applying for permission.
Contact the Environment Agency
General enquiries
National Customer Contact Centre
PO Box 544
Rotherham
S60 1BY
Email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Telephone 03708 506 506
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