Details of the application

Aggregate Industries UK 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 to vary licence serial number 03/28/24/0043 which authorises the abstraction of water from underground strata (sand and gravel) at Newbold Quarry, Barton-under-Needwood, at National Grid References SK 20720 19540.

The variation applied for is:

1) to add SK 20270 19610 as an abstraction point;

2) to increase the licensed quantities for mineral washing to

• 1,265 cubic metres an hour
• 20,227 cubic metres a day
• 3,534,461 cubic metres a year;

3) to add wheel washing as a purpose with the following quantities:

• 126 cubic metres an hour
• 1,008 cubic metres a day
• 287,280 cubic metres a year;

4) to add dust suppression as a purpose with the following quantities:

• 54 cubic metres an hour
• 486 cubic metres a day
• 138,510 cubic metres a year.

How to view the application

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

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

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/033178 to the Environment Agency at:

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

By 19 March 2020.

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