James Blyth: application made to abstract water
Published 26 September 2025
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Details of the application
James Blyth 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 full licence to abstract water from a drain running into Flag Creek, Brightlingsea at National Grid Reference TM 10431 17717.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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125 cubic metres an hour
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3,000 cubic metres a day
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50,000 cubic metres a year
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between 1 November and 31 March inclusive in each year.
The water will be used for spray irrigation storage.
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/045456 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 24 October 2025.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.