The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty: application made to impound water
Published 27 March 2025
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Details of the application
The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty 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 Crowdundle Beck at Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, at National Grid Reference NY 61791 28266.
Water will be obstructed or impeded to enhance fish passage by removing an existing weir structure at Acorn Bank, mentioned above, and creating a naturalised boulder cascade set at a similar level as the removed weir structure, extending downstream.
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/043566 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 24 April 2025.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.