Ribble Rivers Trust: application made to impound water
Published 14 March 2019
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Details of the application
Ribble Rivers Trust 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 licence to remove Salmesbury weir which is an obstruction or impediment to the flow of the River Ribble at National Grid Reference SD 58707 31441.
The whole structure will be removed for public safety and to provide environmental improvement.
How to view the application
You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:
Lutra House
Dodd Way
Off Seedlee Road
Walton Summit Centre
Bamber Bridge
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 8BX
You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:
Lutra House
Dodd Way
Off Seedlee Road
Walton Summit Centre
Bamber Bridge
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 8BX
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/029218 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 11 April 2019.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.