R. H. Blakeway and Sons Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 13 February 2020
Applies to England
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Details of the application
R. H. Blakeway and Sons Limited 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 to vary licence serial number 18/54/06/0075 which authorises the abstraction of water from the Hoo Brook at National Grid Reference SO 849 754 at Heathy Mill Farm, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. The variation is to extend the current abstraction point to a reach on Hoo Brook located between National Grid References SO 84898 75402 and SO 87530 76884, extend the abstraction period and increase the authorised hourly and daily quantities, as follows:
- From 68.2 to 272 cubic metres per hour
- From 545.5 to 955 cubic metres per day
- From between 01 May and 31 October inclusive in each year to between 01 March and 31 October inclusive in each year.
The annual authorised quantity will remain at 36,368 cubic metres and the water shall continue to be used for the purpose of spray irrigation.
Existing licence number 18/54/06/167, also held by R. H. Blakeway and Sons Limited, will be revoked as part of this application.
How to view the application
You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:
Riversmeet House
Newtown Industrial Estate
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 8JG
You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:
Riversmeet House
Newtown Industrial Estate
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 8JG
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/031677 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 12 March 2020.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.