Tarmac Trading Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 15 April 2026
Applies to England
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Details of the application
Tarmac Trading 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 water from the underground strata comprising of Bee Low Limestone at Ballidon Quarry, Ashbourne, Derbyshire within the two areas contained within the boundaries formed by straight lines running between the following National Grid References:
Area 1: SK 19533 55790, SK 20440 55790, SK 20430 55111 & SK 19533 55050
Area 2: SK 19810 56124, SK 20208 56174, SK 20459 55880 & SK 19823 55847
To transfer it to Bletch Brook at National Grid Reference SK 19923 52725 without intervening use.
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/046589 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 May 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.