Notice

VolkerStevin Infrastructure Limited: application made to abstract water and impound water

Published 18 January 2024

This notice was withdrawn on

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

Applies to England

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Details of the application

VolkerStevin Infrastructure 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 full licence to abstract (take) water from a sandstone aquifer near the River Kent, Cumbria, at National Grid References A: SD 51928 92963, B: SD 51929 92950, C: SD 51952 92921 and D: SD 51942 92882 – SD 51967 92923 - SD 51924 92961 (reach).

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 54 cubic metres an hour
  • 432 cubic metres a day (864 cubic metres a day from May/June 2024)
  • 105,840 cubic metres a year
  • All year.

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 representations by email, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/040253 to the Environment Agency, at: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk

By 15 February 2024.

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

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