Environment Agency: application made to impound water NPS/WR/020111
Published 23 March 2016
Applies to England
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Details of the application
The Environment Agency is applying to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The application is to construct a new embankment at Watermill Farm, Hemingby, Horncastle, National Grid Reference TF 22994 75300.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of this application, in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.
Further details of the proposal are: works will include construction of an earth and concrete embankment not exceeding 47.83 metres above ordnance datum in height complete with a culvert incorporating a flow control structure, flood spillway and a trash screen to create a flood storage reservoir with a maximum capacity of 1,500,000 cubic metres. The structure will not hold back water during normal flows, but during flood flows it is designed to restrict downstream flow to reduce the risk of flooding.
How to view the application
You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:
Waterside House
Waterside North
Lincoln
LN2 5HA
You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at the above address.
How to comment on the application
Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the reference number NPS/WR/020111 to the Environment Agency at:
Permitting and Support Centre
Water Resources Team
Quadrant 2
99 Parkway Avenue
Parkway Business Park
Sheffield
S9 4WF
Or by email to psc-waterresources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 20 April 2016.
After the 18 May 2016, the Environment Agency will be able to grant a licence authorising the proposal. The licence shall be viewed as granted, unless the Secretary of State, either as a result of any representations made about the proposal or otherwise, instructs or asks for an application to be made to them.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.