The Master (or Keeper) and Fellows of Peterhouse in the University of Cambridge: application made to abstract water
Published 24 December 2020
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Details of the application
The Master (or Keeper) and Fellows of Peterhouse in the University of Cambridge 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 full licence to abstract water from the river Great Ouse at Manor Farm, Stretham, Cambridgeshire at National Grid Reference TL 52158 73639.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
- 190 cubic metres an hour
- 4,500 cubic metres a day
- 40,000 cubic metres a year
- between 1 November and 31 March inclusive in each year.
The water will be used for filling a storage reservoir for subsequent spray irrigation of crops.
The proposed abstraction lies within the Cam and Ely Ouse Including South Level Abstraction Licensing Strategy area.
How to view the application
We are following Government advice to manage the risks of Coronavirus to our organisation, to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and sustain our critical operations. As a result, 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 by email, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/034066 to the Environment Agency at: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 21 January 2021.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.