Find out about the authorisations needed for the construction, extension or operation of any borehole or well.
Construction and operation of a borehole more than 200m deep
Find out about the permit authorisation needed for the construction, extension or operation, including the decommissioning, of any borehole with a depth of more than 200m.
Construction and operation of a borehole or well up to 200m deep and less than 10m³ water per day
Find out about the General Binding Rule (GBR 3) that applies to the construction, extension or operation of a borehole or well no more than 200m deep, intended for a water abstraction of less than 10m³ a day.
Construction and operation of a borehole up to 200m deep
Find out about the registration authorisation needed to carry out the construction, extension or operation, including the decommissioning, of any borehole with a depth of less than or equal to 200m, where the activity is not authorised by water General Binding Rule 3 (GBR3).