Notice

Singleton Birch Limited: application made to abstract water

Published 2 March 2023

This notice was withdrawn on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

Details of the application

Singleton Birch 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 water from groundwater (Chalk Group) at Melton Ross Quarries in Barnetby, North Lincolnshire, at National Grid Reference TA 08800 11575.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 35 cubic metres an hour
  • 840 cubic metres a day
  • 150,000 cubic metres a year

The quantities applied for will be transferred from an existing licence under a water rights trade agreement. The water will be used for the processing and manufacturing of specialist lime-based products.

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 by email, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/033409 to the Environment Agency by email to: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk

By 30 March 2023.

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