W.Clifford Watts Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 27 March 2025
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Details of the application
W.Clifford Watts 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 licence to abstract water from superficial deposits at Gransmoor, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire within an area formed by straight lines between the National Grid References TA 10996 60156; TA 11208 59882; TA 11302 59934 and TA 11295 60065 to transfer it to Gransmoor Drain at National Grid Reference TA 10964 60052 without intervening use.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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522 cubic metres an hour
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5,220 cubic metres a day
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814,320 cubic metres a year
The abstraction is for the purpose of dewatering.
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/043860 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 24 April 2025.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.