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Groundwater, how it is regulated and the guidanceand legislation that is used to protect it. Groundwater resources are essential to many individuals, companies and communities to supply water for drinking, agriculture and industry. Groundwater also maintains wetlands and river flow during dry spells and is vital to the maintenance of their rich ecology and biodiversity. We aim to provide a sustainable future for Scotland's groundwater resources by protecting the water environment and othe

We are now able to accept pre-application proposals, new applications, variations, transfers and surrenders. We would strongly encourage pre-application enquiries prior to submitting applications. Please submit these by email to waterpermitting@sepa.org.uk What should you do now? Email application forms along with supporting information to Registry Submit enquiries about General Binding Rules, ex

What is an elevated building? A building where structures such as pillars or stilts are used to raise it above the expected flood water level. The ground below the building remains at risk of flooding and allows for the free flow of water. Context for this position statement This position statement constitutes part of ‘relevant SEPA advice’ as referred to in criterion a) iv of the National Plannin

A list of publications relating to river basin planning in Scotland and the Solway Tweed. River basin management planning publications This page provides a full list of RBMP publications listed in order from the most recent to the earliest work. Date Publication 2024 Statement of consultation opportunities during development of the next River Basin Management Plan for Scotland. 2024 River Basin Management Planning in the Solway Tweed, Statement of Consultation Steps.

Requirements and processes for applying, managing and regulation abstraction of water from the environment. Water resource authorisations We are now able to accept pre-application proposals, new applications, variations, transfers and surrenders covering abstractions, impoundments and hydro schemes. We would strongly encourage pre-application enquiries prior to submitting applications. What should you do now? Email application forms along with supporting information to the Registry team Email pre-appli