Bore for domestic and stock use

About bores for domestic and stock use

This type of water supply work approval applies to bores that will only be used for stock and domestic purposes. These are referred to as basic landholder rights (BLR) bores. Another term for this type of approval is ‘water supply work approval to take groundwater under a domestic and stock right’.

How to apply

WaterNSW issues licences and approvals for private rural landholders and rural industries.

The department provides licences and approvals for many larger commercial and all government entities.

Apply for a bore for domestic and stock use approval

The department has made some changes to our water licence and approval application forms. The changes make it easier for applicants to understand what is needed. The improved applications will help to reduce processing timeframes.

Application form

Use the documents below to apply for a new bore for domestic and stock use approval, or to amend an existing bore for domestic and stock use licence:

Submit your application

Submit by email

Email your completed application form and any other documents it requires to waterlicensing.servicedesk@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

Fees *

Lodgement fee of $983.83 for a New bore for domestic and stock right (BLR bores).

If applicable, an additional fee of $151.31 will be required for a technical referral.*

*Fees and assessment times

*To find more information about related fees and applications visit the Fees and application forms page.

See the Assessment timeframes. page to find out how long your application will take.

Paying for your application

After we have accepted your application form, an officer from the department will call you to finalise your payment. You can pay the application fee by credit card or direct deposit.

See links to all application forms and fee schedules

Not sure about what you need?

We've developed the Water Assist tool to help you work out who to talk to and what steps to take to get the licences and approvals you need.