Environment Agency (NPS/WR/032337): application made to abstract water
Published 5 December 2019
Applies to England
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Details of the application
The Environment Agency has applied to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 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 the transfer of water from the River Trent at Holme Sluice, Colwick at National Grid Reference (NGR) SK 61279 39335 via a fish pass to NGR 61387 39397. The pass will be constructed around the existing structure at Holme Sluice and will comprise of a combined weir and notch pool pass fixed with Lamprey and Eel tiles.
Water will be transferred through the fish pass at the following maximum rates:
- 4,900 litres per second
- 17,640 cubic metres per hour
- 423,360 cubic metres per day
- 154,526,400 cubic metres per year.
All water will be returned immediately downstream of the sluice.
How to view the application
You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:
Trentside Office
Scarrington Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 5BR
You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:
Trentside Office
Scarrington Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 5BR
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/032337 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 02 January 2020.
After 02 January 2020, 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.