G.S Shropshire and Sons Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 20 March 2026
Applies to England
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Details of the application
G.S Shropshire and Sons 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 to vary licence serial number 6/33/50/*S/0084/R01 which authorises the abstraction of water from drains within the Southery & District Internal Drainage Board at Catsholme Farm, Methwold Hythe.
The variation applied for is:
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To increase the annual quantity authorised to be abstracted between November to March by 300,000 cubic metres per year from the reach between National Grid References TL 67410 97450 and TL 67260 97090 to fill reservoirs.
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To increase the rates of abstraction between March and October to 9,600 cubic metres per day, from numerous reaches for irrigation. This abstraction is supported by the discharge of water from the reservoirs.
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/046376 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 17 April 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.