Notice

L & D Flowers Limited: application made to abstract water

Published 17 February 2026

Applies to England

Details of the application

L & D Flowers 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 full licence to abstract water from the River Glen near Surfleet between National Grid References TF 26540 28706 and TF 23557 26068.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 120 cubic metres an hour
  • 2,880 cubic metres a day
  • 50,000 cubic metres a year
  • between 1 May and 31 October inclusive in each year.

The water will be used for spray irrigation.

How to view the application

Please contact us via email or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.

How to comment on the application

Send any representation about these applications in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/043802 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 17 March 2026.

For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.