Staffordshire Wildlife Trust: application made to impound water
Published 24 April 2026
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Details of the application
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust 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 obstruct or impede the flow of the Ford Green Brook at National Grid References SJ 88539 51813 to SJ 88538 51841, SJ 88699 51524 to SJ 88716 51492 and SJ 88684 51499 to SJ 88710 51494.
Water will be obstructed or impeded to enhance the biodiversity of the landscape with the reconnection of the floodplain and channel, along with the potential for minor slowing of peak flood flows through the system as a result of better reconnection of the river to its floodplain.
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/046390 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 22 May 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.