River Darent, Westerham: proposal for designation change
Published 12 October 2015
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The Environment Agency proposes to increase 2 lengths of watercourse which are tributaries of the River Darent at Westerham, Kent that is designated as a ‘main river’.
It proposes to make this change as a ‘determination’ under section 193C(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991. A determination is a formal decision to change the main river map.
The proposed determination is that the watercourse between the following national grid references (NGR), which are shown as additions on the main river consultation map, are to be treated as a main river:
- NGR TQ 44009 53582 and NGR TQ 44034 53651 and
- NGR TQ 44009 53582 and NGR TQ 44302 53691.
The change would mean that the Environment Agency would have the power to carry out work to manage flood risk on this part of the watercourse. The change would also affect how the watercourse is regulated. If you wanted to carry out works in or next to the watercourse, you might have to get consent from the Environment Agency.
1. How to view the proposed changes
You can see the proposals on the main river consultation map here. The proposed change is shown as an ‘addition’ - a green line - on the map. Or you can see the main river consultation map at:
Orchard House
Endeavour Park
London Road
Addington
West Malling
Kent
ME19 5SH
2. Your chance to comment
If you have any comments or queries about this proposal you can email PSO West Kent or write to:
Environment Agency
Orchard House
Endeavour Park
London Road
Addington
West Malling
Kent
ME19 5SH
Please quote reference number KNTSLN_00005 when you contact the Environment Agency. Send your comments to the Environment Agency by 10 November 2015.
The Environment Agency also proposes to change the existing main river map at River Darent, Westerham, Kent. The proposed determination is that we will correct the main river map between NGR TQ 44008 53649 and NGR TQ 44421 53667. You can view this notice here.