Preparing a hydrogeological impact assessment
When and how to prepare a hydrogeological impact assessment (HIA) before you apply for a groundwater abstraction licence.
Applies to England
Documents
Details
You must prepare a hydrogeological impact assessment (HIA) before you apply for a groundwater abstraction licence to:
- work out the risks
- design mitigation measures which manage the impact to other abstractions and the environment
This guidance explains when and how to prepare a HIA before you apply for a groundwater abstraction licence.
Updates to this page
-
Removed the list of appropriate accreditations for someone carrying out a HRA to avoid confusion if the accreditation held was not on the list. Instead, added that the appropriate accreditation must be specialising in hydrogeology.
-
First published.
Update history
2026-07-20 10:54
Removed the list of appropriate accreditations for someone carrying out a HRA to avoid confusion if the accreditation held was not on the list. Instead, added that the appropriate accreditation must be specialising in hydrogeology.
2025-03-13 16:42
First published.