Policy paper

Wye abstraction licensing strategy

This abstraction licensing strategy sets out how surface and ground water resources are to be managed in the Wye catchment.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 24 June 2016
• Last updated: 27 January 2022 — See all updates

Documents

Wye abstraction licensing strategy

Ref: LIT 10485

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Wye abstraction licensing strategy appendix

Ref: LIT 57822

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Details

This strategy provides information about where water is available for further abstraction, and an indication of how reliable a new abstraction licence may be.

The strategy as a whole aims to protect and enhance the water environment whilst still allowing economic and social development through sustainable water use.

Published 24 June 2016
Last updated 27 January 2022 + show all updates

1. 27 January 2022

   Published the Wye abstraction licensing strategy appendix.

2. 24 June 2016

   First published.