Northlands Dyke, South Forty Foot Catchment: proposal for designation change
Updated 7 December 2018
Applies to England
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1. Consultation now closed
The rationalising the main river network consultation has now closed. The decision on this change will be published alongside this proposal, you will then be able to appeal this decision if necessary.
The below is a record of the original notice of the proposed change.
2. Details of proposed change
The Environment Agency proposes to reduce the length of the Northlands Dyke watercourse in the South Forty Foot Catchment that is currently designated as ‘main river’. This change represents a ‘determination’ under section 193C(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991. A determination is a formal decision to change the main river map.
The proposed determination is that the Northlands Dyke, South Forty Foot Catchment (MRV_100002), between national grid references (NGRs) TF 15276 42424 and TF 14920 41042, which is currently designated as main river, should be re-designated as ordinary watercourse.
The change would mean that Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board would have powers to carry out work to manage flood risk for this section of the watercourse.
The change would mean that the Environment Agency would no longer have any permissive powers to carry out works on this section of the watercourse.
The change would also affect how the watercourse is regulated. If you wanted to carry out works in or next to the watercourse, you might have to get consent from Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board.
This change is part of rationalising the main river network.
3. How to view the proposed changes
You can see the proposed change on the main river map.
The proposed change is shown as a ‘deletion’ a red line on the map.
You can view the proposals via our online consultation.
Or you can view the main river consultation map at:
Defra Office
Ceres House
2 Searby Road
Lincoln
LN2 4DT
and at:
Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board Office
Station Road
Swineshead
PE20 3PW
4. Your chance to comment
You can comment on the proposals via our online consultation.
You can also email any comments or queries about this proposal to AnglianNorthernRFCC@environment-agency.gov.uk
or write to:
PSO Witham
Environment Agency
Ceres House
2 Searby Road
Lincoln
LN2 4DT
Please quote reference number MRV_100002 when you contact the Environment Agency.
You need to submit your response to the online consultation or send your comments to the Environment Agency by midday on 12 February 2018.