National Gas Transmission plc: applications made to abstract water
Published 13 February 2026
Applies to England
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Details of the applications
National Gas Transmission plc has applied to the Environment Agency for two licences.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of these applications in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.
The applications are for licences to abstract water from the North West Norfolk Sandringham Sands at three construction sites near West Winch, King’s Lynn, to transfer it to tributaries of Puny Drain at west of West Winch without intervening use.
One application is to abstract water as follows:
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63 cubic metres an hour
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1,512 cubic metres a day
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120,000 cubic metres a year
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between 1 May and mid-December 2026.
One application is to abstract water as follows:
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18 cubic metres an hour
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432 cubic metres a day
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50,000 cubic metres a year
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between 1 June and mid-December 2026.
Both abstractions will take place only when there is a need to dewater excavations.
The associated discharge permit application reference is EPR/AP3020MR/A001.
How to view the applications
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
How to comment on the applications
Send any representation about these applications in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference numbers NPS/WR/046209 and NPS/WR/045717 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 13 March 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.