Notice

Northumbrian Water Limited: application made to impound water

Published 20 March 2025

Applies to England

Details of the application

Northumbrian Water 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 for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of Black Burn Weir at National Grid Reference NZ 044 498.

Water will be obstructed or impeded to installation of a set orifice to enable continual flow to the Black Burn.

How to view the application

Please contact us via e-mail 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/043623 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 17 April 2025.

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