The Environment Agency : application made to impound water
Published 26 January 2022
Applies to England
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Details of the application
The Environment Agency has applied to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 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 River Foss at National Grid Reference SE 64877 62247, Lilling Farm, North Yorkshire.
Water will be obstructed or impeded by means of a flow control structure to prevent downstream flooding during severe flood events. The impounding works would consist of a concrete structure with a permanent open orifice and emergency penstock, which will allow flow to pass unimpeded except for when flood conditions occur. The structure is part of the York Flood Alleviation Scheme.
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 by email, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/033035 to the Environment Agency by email to: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 23 Febuary 2022.
After the 23 February 2022 the Environment Agency will be able to grant a licence authorising the proposal. The licence shall be viewed as granted, unless the Secretary of State, either as a result of any representations made about the proposal or otherwise, instructs or asks for an application to be made to them.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.