Yorkshire Water Services Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 20 August 2026
Applies to England
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Details of the application
Yorkshire Water Services 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 full licence to abstract water from surface water at National Grid Reference SD 99 37.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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1,000 cubic metres an hour
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24,000 cubic metres a day
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6,951,230 cubic metres a year
The water will be used for public water supply.
Further details are:
The application is a different terms renewal of an existing abstraction licence. The application seeks to renew the existing time-limited abstraction arrangements and includes proposed changes to the compensation flow conditions.
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/047211 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 17 September 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.