Upper Thurne, Marine Licence Granted For Integrated Drainage Improvements
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Public Notice
Notification and Publication of an EIA Decision and Regulatory Decision EIA Consent Decision Upper Thurne Integrated Drainage Improvements - Work package 1
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has carried out an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) under the Marine Works (EIA) Regulations 2007 ("the Regulations") in relation to the Upper Thurne Integrated Drainage Improvements -Work package 1 (case reference MLA/2024/00413), to be carried out by the Broads Internal Drainage Board (BIDB).
In accordance with Regulation 22 of the Regulations, the MMO has decided to grant EIA consent for the project on 24 October 2025 subject to certain conditions being imposed.
Full details of the decision, including the environmental information taken into consideration, the main reasons and considerations on which the EIA consent decision was based, and the conditions attached to the consent can be found at https://marinelicensing.marinemanagement.org.uk/mmofox5/fox/live/MMO_PUBLIC_REGISTER. This information may also be inspected free of charge during normal working hours at the MMO's office (a charge may be made for copies of data provided). Requests to inspect such information should be directed to: Marine Licensing Team Marine Management Organisation Tyneside House Skinnerburn Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7AR
Tel: 0300 123 1032
Email: marine.consents@marinemanagement.org.uk
Effect of EIA Decision on the Regulatory Decision
Following the above EIA consent decision in accordance with Regulation 24 of the Regulations, the MMO has decided to grant a marine licence for Upper Thurne Integrated Drainage Improvements - Work package 1 under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 on 24 October 2025, subject to certain conditions being imposed.
Full details of the decision, including the environmental information taken into consideration, the main reasons and considerations on which the Regulatory Decision was based and the conditions attached to the consent can be found at https://marinelicensing.marinemanagement.org.uk/mmofox5/fox/live/MMO_PUBLIC_REGISTER. This information may also be inspected free of charge during normal working hours at the MMO's office (a charge may be made for copies of data provided). Requests to inspect such information should be directed to: Marine Licensing Team Marine Management Organisation Tyneside House Skinnerburn Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7AR
Tel: 0300 123 1032
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