The Environment Agency: application made to impound water
Published 23 March 2023
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 application is for an impoundment licence to authorise the replacement of Stanstead Radial Gate on the River Lee Navigation at Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, Hertfordshire, located at National Grid Reference TL 38082 12181.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of this application, in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.
Proposed works consist of the removal of the existing single radial gate which is reaching the end of its current service life. This structure will be replaced with two stainless steel tilting gates separated by a concrete pier, and a 450 millimetre wide Larinier fish pass controlled by an upstream penstock and comprising two flights with an intermediate resting pool and in bank eel pass. Current impoundment level is 30.20 metres Above Ordnance Datum (AOD) and the coping level is 30.80 metres AOD. These levels will be the same during the construction period and after completion of the works.
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 reference number NPS/WR/037341 to the Environment Agency at: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 20 April 2023.
After the 20 April 2023, 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.