Water resources licence application forms
Use these forms to apply for a water resources licence.
Applies to England
Documents
Details
Check the guidance on how to apply for an abstraction or impounding licence to find out which forms you need to fill in.
Read the relevant guidance notes for each application form to help you fill it in correctly.
If you want advice before you apply you can use the Environment Agency’s pre-application advice service.
There are different forms for:
Updates to this page
Last updated 13 December 2023 + show all updates
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The form and guidance titles have been updated to give the part first and form number last. The forms have been updated into a more logical order.
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Forms and guidance have been updated to provide extra information and make existing information clearer. Updated part a (WR328) and form e (WR329) to ask for correct contact details. Updated how to pay and payment types accepted for part c (WR332), part d (WR334) and part e (WR390). Updated the wording on part b (WR330 and WR331) to make it clear what information is needed for a basic and enhanced pre-applications. Clarified in part c (WR332 and WR333) when part e (WR390) should be used. Updated guidance on applying for multiple activities in part e (WR390 and WR391). Updating the charging information in part c (WR333) and part e (WR391).
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Forms updated to include additional Strategic Review of Charges (SRoC) questions and improved the accessibility.
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Added form 'WR390: Charging for a water resources application, part E' and form guidance WR391. Updated the publication 'Details' section to link to guidance on how to apply for an abstraction or impounding licence, and how to get help from the pre-application advice service. Moved form WR389 for notification of death or bankruptcy of a water resources licence holder onto its own page.
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Guidance notes for WR25 - Public register and advertising applications how we use the information in your application
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Additional guidance added to help user update forms.
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First published.