A.& E.G. Heading Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 6 February 2026
Applies to England
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Details of the application
A.& E.G. Heading Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of this application in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.
The application is for a full licence to abstract water from Underground strata comprising of sands and gravel at Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. Abstraction will take place from well points between the National Grid References TL 45060 88170 and TL 45240 88060 using a mobile pump.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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55 cubic metres an hour
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682 cubic metres a day
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18,180 cubic metres a year
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between 1 April and 31 October inclusive in each year.
The water will be used for Spray Irrigation.
How to view the application
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
How to comment on the application
Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/046212 to the Environment Agency at the Permitting and Support Centre, Water Resources Team, Quadrant 2, 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield S9 4WF or by email to: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 6 March 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.