West Berkshire Council: application made to impound water
Published 9 May 2019
Applies to England
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Details of the application
West Berkshire Council has applied to the Environment Agency for two licences.
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 two licences to obstruct or impede the flow of Ash Bourne and unnamed drains at Tull Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire at National Grid References SU 50363 68569 and SU 50272 68541 respectively.
Water will be obstructed or impeded to create an earthwork embankment across the watercourses to provide flood risk protection to downstream properties during large storm events.
The proposed abstraction lies within the West Thames Area and the Kennet and Vale of White Horse Abstraction Licensing Strategy reporting area.
How to view the application
You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:
Red Kite House
Howbery Park
Benson Lane
Crowmarsh Gifford
Wallingford
OX10 8BD
You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:
Red Kite House
Howbery Park
Benson Lane
Crowmarsh Gifford
Wallingford
OX10 8BD
How to comment on the application
Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference numbers NPS/WR/028419 and NPS/WR/031256 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 6 June 2019
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.