Notice

Harper Adams University: application made to impound water

Published 13 December 2024

Applies to England

Details of the application

Harper Adams University 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 the Pipe Strine at Adeney Yard, Newport, at National Grid Reference SJ 70729 18839.  

Water will be obstructed or impeded to raise the water table on both sides of the strine, allowing the rewetting of peat soils. The works include installing a tilting weir and an eel pass.

How to view the application

Please contact us via email or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.

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/041144 to the Environment Agency at the 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 10 January 2025.

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