Notice

Lexham Farming Partnership: application made to abstract water

Published 22 June 2018

This notice was withdrawn on

The consultation period for this application has ended. You can view current licences on the Public Registers.

Applies to England

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Details of the application

Lexham Farming Partnership 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 inland water known as the River Nar at the abstraction reach between National Grid References TF 85596 16824 and TF 86035 16952.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 25 litres per second
  • 90 cubic metres an hour
  • 2,160 cubic metres a day
  • 200,00 cubic metres a year

Between 1 November and 31 March inclusive in each year.

The water will be used for reservoir storage for subsequent spray irrigation.

Further details are: the licence will include a condition that will allow a greater abstraction rate when flows in the River Nar are higher.

How to view the application

You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:

Brampton Office
Bromholme Lane
Brampton
Huntingdon
PE28 4NE

You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on from the Public Register at the above address.

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/027814 to the Environment Agency at:

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 20 July 2018.

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

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