Notice

Rockingham Forest Trust: application made to impound water

Published 10 January 2019

This notice was withdrawn on

The consultation period for this application has ended. You can view current licences on the Public Registers.

Applies to England

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Details of the application

Rockingham Forest 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 obstruct or impede the flow of water from Stanwick sluices on the River Nene near Irthlingborough at National Grid Reference SP 96760 71155.

The water will be used for hydro-electric power production. It is proposed that the impoundment works will control and maintain the existing water levels both upstream and downstream of the development.

How to view the application

You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:

Waterside House
Waterside North
Lincoln
LN2 5HA

You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:

Waterside House
Waterside North
Lincoln
LN2 5HA

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/029899 to the Environment Agency at:

Permitting and Support Centre
Water Resources Team
Quadrant 2
99 Parkway Avenue
Sheffield
S9 4WF

Online: view and comment on the application using Citizen Space

Or by email to: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk

By 7 February 2019.

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

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