J. Murphy and Sons Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 29 July 2026
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Details of the application
J. Murphy 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 for a licence to abstract water from Alluvium and Kempton Park Gravel Member at Brimsdown substation, Enfield between National Grid References TQ 36860 98299, TQ 36885 98274, TQ 37036 97969 and TQ 36758 97946 to transfer it to the Small River Lee at National Grid Reference TQ 37023 97975 without intervening use.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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2,000 cubic metres a day
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730,500 cubic metres a year
Abstraction will take place until 30 June 2029.
The associated discharge permit application number is EPR/QP3724MT/A001.
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/046835 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 26 August 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.