Notice

Ian Mercer and Andrew Mercer: application made to abstract water

Published 8 August 2018

This notice was withdrawn on

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

Applies to England

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Details of the application

Ian Mercer and Andrew Mercer have 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 a reach of the River Alt near Great Altcar, Formby, between National Grid References SD 32539 04877 and SD 32010 05089.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 80 cubic metres an hour

  • 1,600 cubic metres a day

  • 47,500 cubic metres a year

Between 1 March and 30 September inclusive in each year.

The water will be used for spray irrigation

How to view the application

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

Lutra House
Dodd Way
Off Seedlee Road
Walton Summit
Preston
PR5 8BX

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

Lutra House
Dodd Way
Off Seedlee Road
Walton Summit
Preston
PR5 8BX

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/028526, 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 5 September 2018.

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

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