Notice

The Canal and River Trust: application made to abstract water

Published 7 August 2025

Applies to England

Details of the application

The Canal and River 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 to vary licence serial number NW/069/0009/015, which authorises abstraction of water from Meverill Brook near Combs Reservoir, High Peak, Derbyshire at National Grid References SK 04040 78864 and SK 03475 79659 for the purpose of operations in the course of carrying out functions as a navigation authority.

The variation applied for seeks to amend the dimensions and design of the gravity fed abstraction structure at National Grid Reference SK 04040 78864.

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/045136 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 4 September 2025.

For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.