J N Bentley Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 27 June 2025
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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 the Helsby Sandstone and Sidmouth Mudstone aquifer within the area defined by the National Grid References SO 95803 68666, SO 95906 68709, SO 96079 68279 and SO 95954 68124 and to transfer it to an unnamed drain off the River Bure at National Grid Reference TG 39949 15518, without intervening use.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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25 cubic metres an hour
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588 cubic metres a day
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49,352 cubic metres a year
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between 1 April and 31 March inclusive in each year.
Abstraction is anticipated to span until 31st March 2038.
Further details are: The proposed abstraction lies within the Worcestershire Middle Severn Catchment Abstraction Management Strategy reporting area.
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/044992 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 25 July 2025.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.