Notice

Astley Farms: application made to abstract water

Published 22 July 2015

This notice was withdrawn on

The consultation period for this application has ended. You can view current licences on the Public Registers.

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Details of the application

Astley Farms 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 the River Glaven at Thornage, Norfolk at National Grid Reference TG 0606 3710.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 121 cubic metres an hour
  • 2,900 cubic metres a day
  • 195,000 cubic metres a year

Between November to March inclusive in each year

The water will be used for filling a reservoir for subsequent spray irrigation. The abstraction will be subject to a minimum required flow being passed before abstraction can take place. This proposal will replace an existing authorised abstraction of 45,000 cubic metres per year.

How to view the application

You can view the application and supporting documents during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:

Dragonfly House
2 Gilders Way
Norwich
Norfolk
NR3 1UB

You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at the Environment Agency:

Iceni House
Cobham Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 9JD

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/019432 to the Environment Agency at:

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 19 August 2015.

For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.

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