Severn Rivers Trust: application made to abstract water
Published 11 February 2026
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Details of the application
Severn Rivers 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 abstract water from the River Frome at National Grid Reference (NGR) SO 81473 04592 to transfer it to a new fish and eel pass and then back to the River Frome at NGR SO 81471 04581 near Ryeford, Gloucestershire without intervening use.
How to view the application
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
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/046095 to the Environment Agency at the 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 11 March 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.