Tributary of Benfleet Brook, Essex: proposal for designation change
Published 13 July 2015
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The Environment Agency proposes to remove the entire length of Tributary of Benfleet Brook at the rear of properties on St Mary’s Drive & Essex Way, South Benfleet, Essex that is designated as a ‘main river’.
It proposes to make this change as a ‘determination’ under section 193C(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991. A determination is a formal decision to change the main river map.
The proposed determination is that the Tributary of Benfleet Brook between national grid reference (NGR) TQ7830086155 and NGR TQ7809186125, which is shown as a ‘deletion’ on the main river consultation map, is no longer to be treated as a main river.
The upstream inputs to, and downstream outlet from, this 230 metre stretch of open watercourse are public sewer flows from impermeable, non-Greenfield catchment. There are no other Greenfield sources that contribute other than overland flow and direct rainfall.
The flood risks associated with this short stretch of watercourse are predominantly local flood risks, with no wider strategic benefits to retain the watercourse’s designated main river status.
The change would mean that the Castle Point District Council would have the permissive power to carry out work to manage flood risk from this part of the watercourse. The Environment Agency would no longer have this power.
The change would also affect how the watercourse is regulated. If you wanted to carry out works in or next to the watercourse, you might have to get consent from Essex County Council as the lead local flood authority.
1. How to view the proposed changes
You can see the proposals on the main river consultation map.
The proposed change is shown as a ‘deletion’ a red line on the map.
Or you can see the main river consultation map at:
Iceni House
Cobham Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 9JD
2. Your chance to comment
If you have any comments or queries about this proposal you can email PSOENS@environment-agency.gov.uk or write to:
The PSO Team
Environment Agency
Iceni House
Cobham Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 9JD
Please quote reference number ESNFSF_00018 when you contact the Environment Agency.
Send your comments to the Environment Agency by 15 August 2015.