Notice

Wates Developments Limited: application made to abstract water

Published 24 April 2025

Applies to England

Details of the application

Wates Developments 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 water from underground strata comprising of Lower Greensand at National Grid References TQ 21433 13055 and TQ 21404 13068 for the purpose of private water supply and spray irrigation.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 1 cubic metre an hour

  • 25 cubic metres a day

  • 7,542 cubic metres a year

  • between 1 April and 31 March inclusive in each 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 representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/044048 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 22 May 2025.

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