Notice

06/05/2021

Published 6 May 2021

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Details of the application

United Utilities Water Limited 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 for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of Stock Beck which becomes Birds Park Reservoir at National Grid Reference SD 53 93, to the east of Kendal.

The aim of this proposal is to lower the level of the reservoir and reduce its stored volume to 1,733 cubic metres. The embankment height will be reduced and a new over flow weir and channel will be constructed to reduce the reservoir storage capacity.

The proposed abstraction lies within the South Cumbria Catchment Abstraction Management Strategy reporting area.

How to view the application

We are following Government advice to manage the risks of Coronavirus to our organisation, to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and sustain our critical operations. As a result, 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/020740 to the Environment Agency at: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk.

You can view the application and supporting documents online at: view and comment on the application using Citizen Space

By 3rd June 2021.

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

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