South Staffordshire Water PLC: application made to abstract water
Published 28 August 2026
Applies to England
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Details of the application
South Staffordshire Water PLC 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 the Helsby Sandstone Formation at National Grid Reference SK 11366 09676 in Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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25 cubic metres an hour
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518 cubic metres a day
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73,410 cubic metres a year
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between 1 April and 31 March inclusive in each year.
The water will be used for ground source heating and cooling. All water will be returned to the same aquifer.
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/047325 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 25 September 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.