Notice

Michael Thompson: application made to impound water

Published 15 September 2017

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

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Details of the application

Michael Thompson 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 remove a weir which is an obstruction or impediment to flow of the River Test at Southington, Overton, Basingstoke National Grid Reference SU 50949 49768.

The weir will be removed to provide an environmental improvement by increasing flow, improving natural habitat and reinstating free fish passage.

This proposal has been prepared in accordance with the Test and Itchen Restoration Strategy in partnership with the Environment Agency and Natural England.

How to view the application

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

Guildbourne House
Chatsworth Road
Worthing
BN11 1LD

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

Guildbourne House
Chatsworth Road
Worthing
BN11 1LD

During normal office hours.

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/026600 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 13 October 2017 for comment.

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

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