North Cornwall, Seaton, Looe and Fowey abstraction licensing strategy

This abstraction licensing strategy is for the North Cornwall, Seaton, Looe and Fowey area in the South West river basin district.

Our approach ensures that we:

• meet river basin management plan objectives for water resources activities
• avoid deterioration within the catchment

Our guidance on managing water abstraction gives the technical explanation, legal and policy requirements behind the strategy.

Please see our guidance if you need to:

• check if you need a licence to abstract water
• check if you need a licence to impound water
• apply for an abstraction or impounding licence