This guidance covers the procedures for appeals in respect of licences to abstract water that have been issued by the Environment Agency, formerly the National Rivers Authority. It explains the legislative background, draws together the various publications which are relevant to this process and highlights some of the specific issues which may be the subject of appeal.

Download the Guide to Water Abstraction/Impoundment PDF Format 70kb

Related Information

Download the Appeal Form 53kb

Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006, SI 2006 No. 641

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