Notice

Northumbrian Water Limited: application made to impound water

Published 18 April 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 surface water at National Grid Reference NY 94 22. The proposal seeks to replace the relevant sections of the Stockton & Middlesborough Waterworks Act (1876) with a modern impoundment licence and includes seasonal variations to the compensation flow from the reservoir.

The impoundment structure is already in place.

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/043830 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 16 May 2025.

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