We are seeking your comments on an application to vary five licences for the purpose of restoring sustainable abstraction in the catchment and ensuring amenity flows through Malmesbury.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of these applications, in accordance with Section 37 and Section 51...More
We are proposing new and revised standard rules environmental permits and would like your views.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 allow us to offer standard permits to reduce the administrative burden on business whilst maintaining environmental standards. They...More
Plans to devolve Dorset's 9 councils to create 2 unitary authorities have been approved by the Secretary of State for Local Government. Eight of the county's local authorities voted to support the proposal, but it was opposed by Christchurch council. The decision is subject to parliamentary...More
‘Slowing the flow in the rivers Ouse and Foss; a long-term plan for York’ is a study looking at how river flows could be slowed and managed in areas upstream of the city to counter the effects of climate change over the next 100 years.
Slowing the flow could also reduce flood risk to...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Vertase FLI Limited for
Land off Honeysuckle Road
Emerson’s Green
Bristol
Avon
BS16 8NL
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory...More
Note - due to the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the updates to the RBMPs has not progressed as fast as we had originally planned. We will now not be in a position to consult on draft RBMPs until after this summer. We will inform stakeholders as soon as we have more certainty...More
We are seeking your comments on two applications received from H20 Power Generation Ltd
This consultation is closed and the permit has been granted. If you wish to view the application documents, please contact the Permitting Support Centre. You can find the contact details at the top of...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Neptune Contract Services Limited for
Neptune Recycling
Thunderer Road
Chequers Lane
Dagenham
Essex
RM9 6QD
We can take account of
Relevant environmental...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Ingrebourne Valley Limited for
Land Adjacent To Wennington Hall Farm
New Road
Wennington
Rainham
Essex
RM13 9EE
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory requirements...More
Background
North Reading and Lower Caversham have flooded many times in recent years. In 2012 and 2014, homes and businesses in low lying areas of Caversham flooded and in 2003, many houses were surrounded by floodwater and a number of roads were closed to vehicles, some for as long as 5...More
We are seeking your comments on a variation application received from Greenwheel Nether Lock Hydro Limited.
The application is to vary licence serial number MD/028/0068/001 which authorises the abstraction of water from the River Trent (Newark Branch) at Nether Lock Weir, Newark-on-Trent,...More
We are seeking your comments on an application received from H2O Power Generation Ltd.
The application is for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of the River Mersey at Woolston Weir at National Grid Reference SJ 65240 88705.
The water will be obstructed or impeded to...More
We know climate change is going to increase flood or coastal erosion risk for many communities. There will be some places where the current ways to manage risk will not work in the long term, and alternative, more sustainable options will be needed. We need to work closely with those...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Tarbert Limited for
Titan Works
Hogg Lane
Grays
Essex
RM17 5DU
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. ...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from PBC Plant Limited for
Land South Of Thornford Road
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG19 8EW
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical...More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
The Environment Agency has remained operational throughout the Coronavirus emergency. We have adapted how we work in line with government guidance to ensure we can continue to focus on our critical activities.
We will continue to review the situation in...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Paul Burke for
Tentelow Lane Football Field
Osterley Sports Club
Tentelow Lane
Southall
Middlesex
UB2 4LW
We can take account of
Relevant environmental...More
We are consulting on proposals to increase navigation boat registration charges for 2019 to 2020 and 2020 to 2021.
The current cost of the service we provide across our waterways far exceeds the income we receive from customer charges. To make our waterways more financially...More
The Environment Agency is the environmental regulator for onshore oil and gas operations in England. We ensure that people and the environment remain protected by requiring operators to hold environmental permits that set out legally binding conditions.
Horse Hill Developments Limited have...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Graphite Resources (DEP) Limited for
'Mobile plant'
We can take account of
Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and...More
Updated November 2020
Welcome to The River Roding Project Information Page
This page provides a summary of our work to reduce the flooding to homes, businesses and infrastructure in the Woodford and Ilford areas (North East London), as well as how we plan to improve the River...More
We have a statutory duty to review and revise permits to ensure they remain fit for purpose. Later this year we will be conducting a detailed review of our biowaste permits with the aim of achieving better environmental outcomes. This call for evidence begins the process of our biowaste permit...More
We are proposing revised standard rules environmental permits and would like your views.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 allow us to offer standard permits to reduce the administrative burden on business whilst maintaining environmental standards. They are...More
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Tarmac Trading Limited for
Stanway Quarry Landfill
Stanway Quarry
Warren Lane
Stanway
Colchester
Essex
CO3 0NN
We can take account of
...More
The Environment Agency, Dacorum Borough Council and Affinity Water are working in partnership to improve the wildlife, recreational value and environmental resilience (to flooding and dry weather) of the River Gade through Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead.
This is part of...More
Updated 1 December 2020
Please use this page to find out the latest information for our Houghton Brook Flood Storage Area.
Project progress
The scheme is on track for completion in spring 2021. The Houghton Brook was successfully diverted into its new course in October, under...More
We are seeking your comments on an application received from H2O Power Ltd.
The application is for a full licence to abstract water from Manchester ship canal at Eastham Locks Manchester at National Grid Reference SJ 37051 80974.
This consultation is closed and the permit has...More
We are seeking your comments on an application received from Hardingham Farms Limited.
The application is for a new full licence to abstract water along the reach TG 02290 04972 to TG 04369 05847 located on the River Blackwater.
This consultation is closed and the permit has been...More
Updated 15 February 2021
Welcome to the River Pinn project information page. This page provides background information to flooding along the River Pinn and a summary of our work to reduce the flood risk to homes, businesses and infrastructure along the river.
Key updates
Engagement...More
We are seeking your comments on two applications received from The National Trust.
The first application is for a full licence to abstract water from Glencoyne Beck near Ullswater, Cumbria at National Grid Reference (NGR) NY 37129 18731.
The second application is for an...More