KBS Maritime Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 7 November 2025
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Details of the application
KBS Maritime 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 underground strata comprising of the Witterings sands layer at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth within the area contained within the boundary formed by straight lines running between the following National Grid References: SU 62733 00720, SU 62756 00741, SU 62752 00695 & SU 62721 00694 to transfer it to Portsmouth harbour at National Grid Reference SU 62733 00720 without intervening use for the purpose of dewatering.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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54 cubic metres an hour
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1,100 cubic metres a day
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75,000 cubic metres a 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/045602 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 5 December 2025.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.