Natural England: application made to abstract water
Published 22 May 2025
Applies to England
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Details of the application
Natural England 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 a ditch connected to King’s Sedgemoor Drain at National Grid Reference (NGR) ST 40729 34028 to transfer it to the enclosed ditch system of the King’s Sedgemoor Raised Water Level Area at NGR ST 40729 34028 without intervening use.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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112 cubic metres an hour
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752 cubic metres a day
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142,477 cubic metres a year
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between 1 March and 31 October inclusive in each year.
The water will be used to transfer water to preserve peat and maintain a raised water level area for wading birds.
How to view the application
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
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/042449 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 19 June 2025.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.