Notice

W S Layton & Son: application made to abstract water

Published 9 January 2020

This notice was withdrawn on

The consultation period for this application has ended. You can view current licences on the Public Registers.

Applies to England

Details of the application

W S Layton & Son 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 full licence to abstract water from a reach on the River Lugg at Land at The Rugg, Leominster between National Grid References SO 50010 59710 and SO 50120 59700.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 80 cubic metres an hour
  • 1,200 cubic metres a day
  • 24,000 cubic metres a year
  • between May and September inclusive in each year.

The water will be used for direct spray irrigation.

How to view the application

You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:

Riversmeet House
Northway Lane
Newtown Industrial Estate
Tewkesbury
GL20 8FD

You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:

Riversmeet House
Northway Lane
Newtown Industrial Estate
Tewkesbury
GL20 8FD

How to comment on the application

Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/032928 to the Environment Agency at:

Permitting and Support Centre
Water Resources Team
Quadrant 2
99 Parkway Avenue
Sheffield
S9 4WF

Or by email to: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk

By 6th February 2020.

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