J. N. Bentley Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 14 May 2026
Applies to England
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Details of the application
J. N. Bentley 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 underground strata (Pennine Middle Coal Measures) at the following National Grid References: SK 38320 89896, SK 38318 89897, SK 38321 89899, SK 38319 89900 and SK 38073 90114 at Brightside Lane, Sheffield to transfer it to the Bagley Brook at National Grid Reference (NGR) SK 38078 90128 and/or the River Don at NGR SK 38337 89899 without intervening use.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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34 cubic metres an hour
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804 cubic metres a day
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220,165 cubic metres a year
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between 1 April and 31 December inclusive in each year.
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/043601 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 11 June 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.