Notice

S R Whitwell & Co: application made to abstract water

Published 24 May 2018

This notice was withdrawn on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

S R Whitwell & Co 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 full licence to abstract water from the Pakenham Stream at Queach Farm, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds at National Grid Reference TL 93245 68354.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 108 cubic metres an hour

  • 2,593 cubic metres a day

  • 65,000 cubic metres a year

Between 1 November and 31 March inclusive in each year.

The water will be used for filling a storage reservoir for subsequent spray irrigation.

Further details are: The proposed abstraction lies within the Sapiston catchment in the Cam and Ely Ouse abstraction licensing strategy area.

How to view the application

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

Bromholme Lane
Brampton
Huntingdon
PE28 4NE

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

Bromholme Lane
Brampton
Huntingdon
PE28 4NE

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/028495 to the Environment Agency at:

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

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

By 21 June 2018.

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

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