POLICYWithdrawnPolicy paper · gov.uk
National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient future
Explores England’s long term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment.
Last fetched 04 May 2026 · gov.uk
Documents
Environmental Destination for Water Resources: planning guidanceapplication/pdfAppendix E: Water resources data and modelling technical reportapplication/pdfGraphical summary: National Framework for Water Resources 2025application/pdfForewords, executive summary and structure: National Framework for Water Resources 20251. Introduction: National Framework for Water Resources 20252. Current and future pressures on water resources, an overview: National Framework for Water Resources 20253. How much additional water we need: National Framework for Water Resources 20254. Water availability: National Framework for Water Resources 20255. Taking action: water for the environment: National Framework for Water Resources 20256. Taking action on public water supplies: National Framework for Water Resources 20257. Taking action on water for energy: National Framework for Water Resources 20258. Taking action on water for food: National Framework for Water Resources 2025