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Application for Licence to obstruct the flow of an inland water using impounding works - Environment Agency
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ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Water Resources Act 1991 (as amended by the Water Act 2003)
Notice of application for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of an inland water using impounding works
Yorkshire Water Services Limited has applied to the Environment Agency to formally vary an existing 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 formal variation to an existing licence to obstruct or impede the flow of surface water at National Grid Reference SE 15 02.
Water will be obstructed or impeded by impounding works for the purpose of maintaining a reservoir for public water supply.
The proposed variation is intended to update the licence to reflect revised compensation flow arrangements.
Please contact us via email or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/047305 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 2nd October 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.
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