Statutory Main Rivers proposal for factual change: West Midlands, Cumbria and Lancashire
Applies to England
Detail of outcome
Determination
After a period of consultation, the Environment Agency has decided to change the Statutory Main River map across the West Midlands, and Cumbria and Lancashire areas to correct known inaccuracies in the Main River map as per the proposal notice, with the exception of a small number of locations where we are maintaining the existing alignment following public objections.
The Environment Agency is making this change as a ‘determination’ under section 193C(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991. This determination represents a formal decision to change the main river map.
The main river map will be formally changed to reflect the determination on 11 January 2023.
Appeals
Following an appeal submitted to the Secretary of State, the Environment Agency has decided to withdraw the proposed Main River alignment in the vicinity of Old Rectory Green, Aughton, Ormskirk.
Detail of feedback received
The Environment Agency has received several objections to certain locations that were proposed to change. The Environment Agency has reviewed these objections, and where appropriate is keeping the existing Main River line in certain locations. The individual or parties that have raised objections have been informed of the decisions made to they objections.
Following the consultation period from the 11 April to the 10 May and determination period from the 6 June to the 18 July an appeal was submitted to the Secretary of State regarding the Main River alignment in the vicinity of Old Rectory Green, Aughton, Ormskirk.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The Environment Agency consults the public about proposals to change whether a river or stream is designated as a main river. The Environment Agency carries out maintenance, improvement or construction work on main rivers to manage flood risk. Main rivers are usually larger rivers and streams.
Details of proposed change
The Environment Agency proposes to change the existing Statutory Main River map across the Environment Agency’s West Midlands, and Cumbria and Lancashire areas.
It proposes these changes as a ‘determination’ under section section 193C(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991. A determination is a formal decision to change the Main River map.
The proposed changes will correct known inaccuracies from the Main River map, so that the map will show the correct location of the watercourse. They do not change who has power to carry out flood risk management work on the watercourse.
How to view the proposed changes
You can see the proposed change on the Main River map.
The proposed change is shown as a ‘Consultation’ red line on the map.
If you are unable to view the online map you can request to view the proposed changes in an Environment Agency office. To request an appointment please email mainrivers@environment-agency.gov.uk or call 03708 506 506
How to comment on the proposed changes
To comment, or if you have any queries about this proposal you can email mainrivers@environment-agency.gov.uk or write to us at
FMRV21 Team
Environment Agency
Horizon House
Deanery Road
Bristol
BS1 5AH
Please make sure you include the area/catchment name and the Main River Variation Reference.
Last updated 14 December 2022 + show all updates
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Information added regarding the appeal submitted regarding the proposed change to the Main River in the vicinity of Old Rectory Green, Aughton, Ormskirk.
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Outcome to this consultation has been added
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