Notice

Sizewell C Limited: application made to abstract water

Published 22 November 2024

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The consultation period for this application has ended. You can view current licences on the Public Registers.

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Details of the application

Sizewell C 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 abstract water from underground strata (sand and gravel deposits – crag formation) at four areas within the following National Grid References:

Area A: TM 45417 63520, TM 45426 63524, TM 45429 63518 and TM 45420 63514

Area B: TM 45427 63501, TM 45435 63506, TM 45438 63500 and TM 45430 63496

Area C: TM 45438 63483, TM 45446 63488, TM 45449 63483 and TM 45442 63478

Area D: TM 45451 63466, TM 45458 63472, TM 45462 63466 and TM 45455 63461

to transfer it to the Leiston Drain at National Grid References TM 45443 63501 and TM 45442 63495 without intervening use.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 18 cubic metres an hour
  • 432 cubic metres a day
  • 30,240 cubic metres a year.

Abstraction will be authorised to take place all year but is expected to last a total of 70 days. The purpose of the abstraction is to dewater construction areas to facilitate dry working conditions.

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 by email, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/043202 to the Environment Agency at: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk

Online: view and comment on the application using Citizen Space

By 20 December 2024.

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

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