John Allen: application made to abstract water
Published 6 February 2026
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Details of the application
John Allen 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 to vary licence serial number 6/33/47/*S/0245/R01 which authorises the abstraction of water from White Bridge Drain, Larmen’s Drain and unnamed drains within the Southery and District Internal Drainage Board district, Norfolk. Abstraction is authorised from 25 reaches.
The proposal is to increase the annual quantity to 25,000 cubic metres by trading with licence 6/33/47/*S/0238/R01 and abstracting an additional 8,285 cubic metres per year. Additionally, some reaches will be removed, and the following points will be added:
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TL 64193 94429 – TL 63941 94830
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TL 64126 94428 – TL 64206 94233
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TL 71128 95584 – TL 71209 95528
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TL 69798 94837 – TL 69998 95040
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TL 71416 95579
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/046165 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 6 March 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.