Research and analysis

South East Strategic Reservoir Option Project: Section 35 Direction, Planning Act 2008

Direction by Secretary of State relating to the proposed South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) project, Thames Water Utilities Limited.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
19 June 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Defra decision letter

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SESRO Project Section 35 direction

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Direction request for Thames Water Utilities Limited

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Accompanying letter from Thames Water Utilities Limited

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Details

Date of decision: 12 June 2025.

Company and project location

Thames Water Utilities Limited , Oxfordshire.

Water storage reservoir. Direction under Section 35 of the Planning Act 2008.

Updates to this page

Published 19 June 2025

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