River Wang, Suffolk: proposal for designation change
Published 15 January 2018
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1. Consultation now closed
The rationalising the main river network consultation has now closed and we are reviewing feedback.
The decision on this change will be published in Summer 2018, you will then be able to appeal this decision if necessary.
2. Details of proposed change
The Environment Agency proposes to reduce the length of the River Wang watercourse in Suffolk that is currently designated as ‘main river’. This change represents 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 River Wang,Suffolk (MRV_100013), between national grid references (NGRs) TM 43321 79580 and TM 46390 79054, which is currently designated as main river, should be re-designated as ordinary watercourse.
The change would mean that East Suffolk Internal Drainage Board would have powers to carry out work to manage flood risk for this section of the watercourse. The Environment Agency would no longer have any permissive powers to carry out works on this section 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 East Suffolk Internal Drainage Board.
This change is part of rationalising the main river network.
3. How to view the proposed changes
You can see the proposed change to the main river map on the main river consultation map. The proposed change is shown as a ‘deletion’ a red line on the map.
You can view the proposals via our online consultation.
Or you can view the main river consultation map at:
Environment Agency office
Iceni House
Cobham Road
Ipswich
IP3 9JD
and at:
Suffolk County Council office
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2BX
4. Your chance to comment
You can comment on the proposals via our online consultation.
You can also email any comments or queries about this proposal to PSOENS@environment-agency.gov.uk
or write to:
PSO ENS
Environment Agency
Dragonfly House
2 Gilders Way
Norwich
Norfolk
NR3 1UB
Please quote reference number MRV_100013 when you contact the Environment Agency.
You need to submit your response to the online consultation or send your comments to the Environment Agency by midday on 12 February 2018.