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Activities not covered by a General Binding Rule need to apply to SEPA for an authorisation. Activities can be authorised by either registration or licence. Information on the level of authorisation applicable to an activity can be found in The CAR Practical Guide (970k pdf).
Registrations
Always use the latest version of the form when making your application.
Last update May 2008: New Activity Descriptions (v3) for Engineering Activities. (v2 Issued Nov 2007).
Application Fee
The standard application fee is reviewed. Reduced fees may apply if you are applying for multiple associated activities.
Refer to the Charging Scheme guidance for latest fees and to calculate any reduced application fees.
Online Registrations
Click here to apply online for registration of abstractions, discharges (including septic tanks) or engineering works.
Please note, a surcharge of 1.5% for credit card processing will apply. The online application fee is reviewed annually.
National Grid Reference (NGR)
Click here for help on finding your NGR.
Licences
Activities covered by a simple or complex licence must apply using the application forms below. The same application form is used for both simple and complex licence activities
An application will require the submission of at least two forms.
- The first, (Form A) is used to provide general information on the application, such as site details and responsible person.
- The second, (Forms B, C, D, E or F) can then be used to provide information on the particular water use activity(ies) taking place at the site.
Please note that application fee payments must be by cheque or BACS
only. Payment by credit/debit card is not currently available.
The following application forms, and guidance on how to complete them,
are available below:
| Form A |
| To be completed by all licence applicants |
| Application Form A - Word document |
265k doc |
| General Guidance, Form A Guidance |
143k pdf |
| Glossary of Terms |
80k pdf |
| Form B |
| Complete this form for point source discharges, excluding fish farm effluent |
| Application Form B - Word document |
445k doc |
| Guidance for Form B |
95k pdf |
| Form C |
| Complete this form for discharge effluent from a fish farm. |
| Application Form C - Word document |
320k doc |
| Guidance for Form C |
70k pdf |
| Form D |
| Complete this form for abstraction and impoundment activities |
| Application Form D - Word document |
382k doc |
| Guidance for Form D |
194k pdf |
| Form E |
| Complete this form for engineering activities |
| Application Form E - Word document |
517k doc |
| Guidance for Form E |
181k pdf |
| Form F |
| Complete this form for the disposal of waste sheep dip or other agrochemicals to land |
| Application Form F - Word document |
120k doc |
| Guidance for Form F |
45k pdf |
| Form G |
| Complete this form to apply for an administrative or technical variation to a licence issued under the Regulations |
| Application Form G - Word document |
267k doc |
| Form H |
| Complete this form to transfer a licence (in whole or in part) to another responsible person |
| Application Form H - Word document |
291k doc |
| Guide for Applicants - All Forms |
| Guide for Applicants - All Forms |
597k pdf |
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