Blackwater, Cranworth, Norfolk: proposal for designation change
Published 13 July 2015
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The Environment Agency proposes to reduce the length of the Blackwater River at Cranworth, Norfolk that is designated as a ‘main river’.
It proposes to make this change as a ‘determination’ under section 193C(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991. A determination is a formal decision to change the main river map.
The proposed determination is that the Blackwater River between national grid reference (NGR) TF 95068 06717 and NGR TG 04775 06170, which is shown as a ‘deletion’ on the main river consultation map, is no longer to be treated as part of a main river.
River Blackwater presents a low likelihood of flooding to people and property. Minimal maintenance works are carried out by the Environment Agency and following discussions with Norfolk County Council and the Water Level Management Partnership of Internal Drainage Boards, it is proposed that this watercourse will be managed in future by Norfolk County Council as the appropriate operating authority.
The change would mean that the Lead Local Flood Authority of Norfolk County Council would have the power to carry out work to manage flood risk from the watercourse. The Environment Agency would no longer have this power.
The change would also affect how the watercourse is regulated. If you wanted to carry out works in or next to the watercourse, you might have to get consent from Norfolk County Council.
1. How to view the proposed changes
You can see the proposals on the main river consultation map.
The proposed change is shown as a ‘deletion’ - a red line - on the map.
Or you can see the main river consultation map at:
Iceni House
Cobham Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 9JD
2. Your chance to comment
If you have any comments or queries about this proposal you can email psoens@environment-agency.gov.uk or write to:
The PSO team
Environment Agency
Iceni House
Cobham Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 9JD
Please quote reference number ESNFSF_00036 when you contact the Environment Agency.
Send your comments to the Environment Agency by 15 August 2015.