Sibelco UK Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 30 April 2026
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Details of the application
Sibelco UK 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 licence to abstract water from glaciofluvial sheet deposits at Rudheath Lodge Quarry (via a groundwater-fed lagoon between National Grid References (NGRs) SJ 74682 70193, SJ 75148 70174, SJ 75582 70069, SJ 75796 69737, SJ 75110 69321 and SJ 74742 69674 to transfer it to a ditch between NGRs SJ 75318 69724 and SJ 74908 70191 without intervening use.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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180 cubic metres an hour
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4,320 cubic metres a day
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1,575,800 cubic metres a year
Abstraction will take place until 31 July 2032.
The associated discharge permit application number is EPR/XP3829MM/A001.
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/046308 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 28 May 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.