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Notice

R Fountain & Son: application made to abstract water

Published 21 October 2026

Applies to England

Details of the application

R Fountain & Son 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 clay dyke bank drain at Lineside, Amber Hill, Hubberts Bridge, PE20 3RA at National Grid Reference TF 24214 43490.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 30 cubic metres an hour
  • 250 cubic metres a day
  • 38,000 cubic metres a year
  • between 1 January and 31 July inclusive in each year.

The water will be used for spray irrigation - storage.                                                           

How to view the application

Please contact us via email 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/047376 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 18 November 2026.

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