London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: application made to abstract water
Published 21 March 2025
Applies to England
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Details of the application
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham 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 the underground strata comprising of chalk at National Grid Reference TQ 51178 85479 near Eastbrookend Country Park, The Chase, Romford.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
- 10 cubic metres an hour
- 200 cubic metres a day
- 18,800 cubic metres a year
- between 01 April and 31 October inclusive in each year.
The water will be used for wetland support (topping up to maintain water levels).
How to view the application
Please contact us via email 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/043793 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 [email protected]
By 18 April 2025.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.