Skanska Construction UK Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 16 October 2026
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Details of the application
Skanska Construction 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 (take) water from Sheringham Cliffs Formation at National Grid References TG 18108 05142, TG 18132 05165, TG 18139 05160, TG 18116 05134, TG 18228 05250, TG 18285 05252, TG 18234 05176 and TG 18178 05180 to transfer it to a seepage lagoon at National Grid Reference TG 17941 05024 without intervening use.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
- 126 cubic metres an hour
- 3,024 cubic metres a day
- 1,103,760 cubic metres a year
- All year.
Abstraction will take place for a year.
How to view the application
Please contact us via email or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
How to comment on the application
Send any representations about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and Reference Number NPS/WR/047618 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 13 November 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.