Minster Stream (east), Stour Marshes: proposal for designation change
Updated 2 August 2019
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1. Consultation now closed
The rationalising the main river network consultation has now closed and we are reviewing feedback.
The decision on this change will be published in Summer 2018, you will then be able to appeal this decision if necessary.
2. Details of proposed change
The Environment Agency proposes to reduce the length of the Minster Stream (lower) watercourse in Stour Marshes that is currently designated as ‘main river’. This change represents a ‘determination’ under section 193C(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991. A determination is a formal decision to change the main river map.
The proposed determination is that the Minster Stream (lower), Stour Marshes (MRV_100034), between national grid references (NGRs) TR 31016 63244 and TR 33526 62187, which is currently designated as main river, should be re-designated as ordinary watercourse.
The change would mean that River Stour (Kent) Internal Drainage Board would have powers to carry out work to manage flood risk for this section of the watercourse.
The change would mean that the Environment Agency would no longer have any permissive powers to carry out works on this section of the watercourse.
The change would also affect how the watercourse is regulated. If you wanted to carry out works in or next to the watercourse, you might have to get consent from River Stour (Kent) Internal Drainage Board.
This change is part of rationalising the main river network.
3. How to view the proposed changes
You can see the proposed change to the main river map on the main river consultation map. The proposed change is shown as a ‘deletion’, a red line on the map.
You can view the proposals via our online consultation.
Or you can view the main river consultation map at:
Environment Agency
Rivers House
Sturry Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 0AA
and at:
Canterbury City Council
Military Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1YW
4. Your chance to comment
You can comment on the proposals via our online consultation.
You can also email any comments or queries about this proposal to Alex.Bateman@environment-agency.gov.uk
or write to:
a/o Alex Bateman
RMRN Pilot Area lead
Orchard House
Endeavour Park
London Road
Addington
West Malling
Kent
ME19 5SH
Please quote reference number MRV_100034 when you contact the Environment Agency.
You need to submit your response to the online consultation or send your comments to the Environment Agency by midday on 12 February 2018.