The Environment Agency: applications made to impound water
Published 29 March 2024
Applies to England
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Details of the application
The Environment Agency is applying to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of these applications 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.
The application is for two licences to enable the removal of two deteriorating small weirs at Geltsdale near Castle Carrock, one on New Water at National Grid Reference (NGR) NY 57527 53207 and the other on Old Water at NGR NY 57840 53594. Their removal will help to re-naturalise the streams.
Further details of the proposal are:
• The works are scheduled to take place over summer 2024.
• The downstream weir on Old Water and its licenced abstraction will not be altered by this proposal.
• The weir removal will help return the streams to their natural state.
• The removal of the weirs will assist with fish passage in the streams.
How to view the applications
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
How to comment on the applications
Send any representation about these applications by email, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/040063 and NPS/WR/040074 to the Environment Agency by email to: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 26 April 2024.
After the 26 April 2024, 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.