Notice

IP16 4UR, Sizewell C Limited, EPR/JB3759KT: environmental permit application

Published 16 July 2024

Applies to England

Details of the application

The Environment Agency has received a new bespoke application for an environmental permit under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 from Sizewell C Limited.

Application number

EPR/JB3759KT

Regulated facility type

Standalone flood risk activity permit (FRAP)

Regulated facility location

Sizewell C Associated Development Site (A12 Yoxford roundabout)
Yoxford
Suffolk 
IP17 3LF

National grid reference point

TM 39961 68919 to TM 39984 68917

Receiving environment

Works (whether temporary or permanent) in, over, under or within 8m of the fluvial River Yox/Minsmere River (main river).

Description of activity

Carry out water vole displacement activities along the banks of the River Yox/Minsmere River around the proposed A12 Yoxford roundabout. This involves the clearance of vegetation and tree stump removal from the banks and channel, bank excavation and smoothing, plus use of geotextile matting to prevent the voles from returning. Temporary security fencing will also be installed around the works area.

How to view and comment on the application

Via e-mail: sizewellcnnb@environment-agency.gov.uk

Via telephone: 03708 506 506

If you have any comments on the application send these by 13 August 2024

For advice about how to make a representation or if you are unable to make a representation via e-mail please call 03708 506 506.

The Environment Agency will normally put any comments it receives on the public register. This includes your name but not your personal contact details. Please tell us if you do not want your response to be public.

The privacy notice for permit applicants/operators can be viewed at Privacy Notice