Notice

Sanctus Limited: application made to abstract water

Published 28 March 2019

This notice was withdrawn on

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

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Details of the application

Sanctus Limited 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 groundwater from superficial deposits connected to the River Lee in the area contained within National Grid References TL 17847 14254, TL 17951 14253, TL 17975 14209 and TL 17891 14159.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 20 cubic metres an hour
  • 480 cubic metres a day
  • 175,200 cubic metres a year

The water will be used for the dewatering of Meadow View, Wheathampstead to facilitate remediation of the site. All water abstracted at the site will be treated and returned to the River Lee at National Grid Reference TL 17930 14170.

How to view the application

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

Alchemy
Bessemer Road
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 1HE

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

Alchemy
Bessemer Road
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 1HE

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/029923 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 25 April 2019.

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

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