Cheshire, Application To Vary Water Abstraction Licence

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Water Resources Act 1991 (as amended by the Water Act 2003)

Notice of application to vary a full licence to abstract (take) water

Sibelco UK 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 to vary licence serial number NW/068/0002/023/R01 which authorises the abstraction of water from sands and gravels at Rudheath Lodge Quarry, Cheshire.

The variation applied for is to increase the abstraction quantity as follows:

For condition 6.1 – Conveying material:

• Hourly from 330 cubic metres to 650 cubic metres • Daily from 3,630 cubic metres to 7,150 cubic metres • Yearly from 998,250 cubic metres to 1,966,250 cubic metres.

For conditions 6.2 and 6.3 combined – Dust suppression and mineral washing:

• Hourly from 120 cubic metres to 210 cubic metres • Daily from 1,360 cubic metres to 2,310 cubic metres • Yearly from 370,000 cubic metres 635,250 cubic metres.

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/045675 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 27th November 2025.

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