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Drone Rules for Hollowell Reservoir

Northampton, England (England) • United Kingdom
Hollowell Reservoir, Northampton NN6, UK
Lat: 52.3479 • Lng: -0.990287

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May 28, 2026 3:04 AM Approved • Added Hollowell Reservoir ground restriction based on explicit Anglian Water public safety and asset management regulations.
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Your proposed rule edit for Hollowell Reservoir has been approved. The detailed information aligns with Anglian Water's policies and enhances the clarity of the rule. The proposed outline accurately represents the restricted area, and the inclusion of the new source strengthens the rule's validity.
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  • Strategic water infrastructure and reservoir boundary (1nm radius circle); landowner ground policy in effect.
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Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary — NO DRONE FLIGHTS. Anglian Water policy strictly prohibits visitor drone take-off, landing, and operation across the reservoir grounds.
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## Landowner Policy & Site Rules
* Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across any Anglian Water park without prior written consent [cite: 1.4.1].
* The reservoir is private property managed for water supply; the company enforces a blanket ban on unauthorized drone flights [cite: 1.4.1].
* Operating an unmanned aircraft from the ground here without explicit prior written consent constitutes trespassing on operational utility land.

## Strategic Priority & Infrastructure
* Hollowell Reservoir is a critical operational water asset [cite: 1.4.1].
* Ground rules are maintained to protect physical infrastructure, ensure visitor safety on reservoir banks, and prevent unauthorized access.

## Operational Security Protocols
* Site security and utility staff conduct routine patrols of the reservoir area [cite: 1.3.2].
* Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and required to leave the property [cite: 1.3.2].

## Permissions & Exceptions
* Ground permissions are entirely unavailable for all recreational, amateur, and hobbyist drone flyers [cite: 1.4.1].
* Professional pilots requiring access must contact Anglian Water Services Ltd well in advance to obtain formal written permission, submit a detailed flight plan, and provide valid CAA operational documentation.
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+ ## Landowner Policy & Site Rules
+ * Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across any Anglian Water park without prior written consent [cite: 1.4.1].
+ * The reservoir is private property managed for water supply; the company enforces a blanket ban on unauthorized drone flights [cite: 1.4.1].
+ * Operating an unmanned aircraft from the ground here without explicit prior written consent constitutes trespassing on operational utility land.
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+ ## Strategic Priority & Infrastructure
+ * Hollowell Reservoir is a critical operational water asset [cite: 1.4.1].
+ * Ground rules are maintained to protect physical infrastructure, ensure visitor safety on reservoir banks, and prevent unauthorized access.
+ 
+ ## Operational Security Protocols
+ * Site security and utility staff conduct routine patrols of the reservoir area [cite: 1.3.2].
+ * Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and required to leave the property [cite: 1.3.2].
+ 
+ ## Permissions & Exceptions
+ * Ground permissions are entirely unavailable for all recreational, amateur, and hobbyist drone flyers [cite: 1.4.1].
+ * Professional pilots requiring access must contact Anglian Water Services Ltd well in advance to obtain formal written permission, submit a detailed flight plan, and provide valid CAA operational documentation.