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Sizewell C Limited, NPS/WR/043202: New abstraction licence consultation
We are seeking your comments on an application received from Sizewell C Limited . The application is for a licence to abstract water from underground strata (sand and gravel deposits – crag formation) at four areas within the following National Grid References: Area A: TM 45417 63520, TM 45426 63524, TM 45429 63518 and TM 45420 63514 Area B: TM 45427 63501, TM 45435 63506, TM 45438 63500 and TM 45430 63496 Area C: TM... MoreOpened 22 November 2024 -
HU11 5DA, Rathlin Energy – West Newton ‘A’ well site information page
Regulation of Rathlin Energy’s West Newton ‘A’ well site Rathlin Energy (UK) Ltd holds an environmental permit for the management of mining wastes, storage of crude oil, and flaring of waste gas from the drilling and testing of wells at its West Newton ‘A’ well site, Fosham Road, East Yorkshire, HU11 5DA. This was issued in April 2014 and varied in August 2019, April 2020 and August 2023. The permit, varied in August 2023, to drill additional oil and gas wells and carry... MoreOpened 19 November 2024 -
HU11 5DA, Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited, EPR/BB3001FT/V006: environmental permit consultation
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited for West Newton 'A' Well Site Fosham Road Marton HU11 5DA We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the activity, for... MoreOpened 19 November 2024 -
Working Together 2024
The Environment Agency coordinates the work to implement river basin management plans and leads the work to update them at the end of the 6 year planning cycle. The next update is due in 2027. We are starting this process knowing that the legislation that sets out how river basin planning and other aspects of the water management in England might change following the conclusion of the independent commission into the water sector. We know that whatever changes happen, we will still want to... MoreOpened 14 November 2024 -
Environment Agency, NPS/WR/041112 & NPS/WR/041113: New impoundment licence consultation
We are seeking your comments on an application received from The Environment Agency . The application is for two new impoundment licences to authorise the replacement of the bottom hinged tilting gate with a vertical lift gate at Meadowgate, Sheffield on the River Rother between National Grid References SK 45432 82777and SK 45444 82781 and replacement of the vertical lift sluice gate spanning the River Rother at Canklow, Rotherham between National Grid References... MoreOpened 14 November 2024 -
Guidance on the requirements for authorisation and staged regulation for the disposal of solid radioactive waste
Please note this consultation was retracted for a short period of time on 22 November and new questions were uploaded to the consultation. Our role The Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) are the independent environmental regulators for the radioactive waste disposal industry in the UK. We make sure that radioactive waste disposal facilities meet high standards of... MoreOpened 12 November 2024 -
Environment Agency charge proposals for April 2025: Reducing waste crime and updating time and materials charges
The Environment Agency carries out a wide range of regulatory services. They are fundamental to how we protect the environment. These include flood and coastal erosion risk management, regulation of water quality and abstraction, waste, pollution prevention and navigation. We know it works – England is a much cleaner, greener place because of our activities. We charge the businesses we regulate for the work we do to regulate them. We are committed to making sure our... MoreOpened 11 November 2024 -
Drought: how it is managed in England
The Environment Agency has a duty to safeguard water resources in England and make sure there is enough water for people and the environment. We do this by: regulating the abstraction of water monitoring the environment working with the water industry and other abstractors to ensure they manage their water supplies effectively We monitor, assess, report and act to minimise the impact of drought on the... MoreOpened 8 November 2024 -
The Environment Agency, NPS/WR/040734: New impoundment licence consultation
We are seeking your comments on an application received from The Environment Agency . The application is for an impoundment licence to refurbish the radial gates and install a fish and eel pass at Benson Weir on the River Thames at Preston Crowmarsh, Wallingford, Oxfordshire at National Grid Reference SU 61351 91207. MoreOpened 18 October 2024 -
Pevensey to Eastbourne Phase 1 survey
The Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Scheme aims to increase the resilience of homes, businesses and infrastructure between Cooden Beach and Holywell to coastal flooding and erosion over the next 100 years. It is one of the largest coastal flood risk projects in the country and is being delivered by the Environment Agency and Eastbourne Borough Council and working closely with a wide number of other key partner organisations. Please access this... MoreOpened 14 October 2024 -
Envar Facility Community Briefing Page
Welcome to the Envar facility community briefing page. As the primary regulator of Envar composting facility, we publish this page to share information about the site, potential changes, and to outline some of our activities to keep the public informed. We aim to provide an update when we have new information regarding operations on site, or regarding applications to amend the permitted activities. Our Objective We are responsible... MoreOpened 19 September 2024 -
BH21 3BW, MVV Environment Limited, EPR/SP3127SF/A001: environmental permit consultation
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from MVV Environment Limited for: Canford Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility Canford Resource Park Arena Way Magna Road Poole BH21 3BW We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on... MoreOpened 13 September 2024 -
Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme revised shortlisted options
The Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme protects around 1,300 homes and businesses in the area from flooding. It was designed to reduce the risk of flooding in the lower reaches of the River Mole catchment following a significant flood event in September 1968. Construction of the scheme took several years and was completed in the 1980s. The Scheme covers the stretch of the River Mole from Hersham up to the River Thames. This also includes the River Ember, an engineered... MoreOpened 15 August 2024 -
Information about Omega Proteins at Penrith
This page provides easy access to information on our regulation of Omega Proteins, Penrith, Cumbria. We will keep this website updated with information on our investigations. We will also share any new community updates on this site. Please check back regularly for further information. This page was last updated on 14 August 2024. Reporting Odour We are continuing to receive complaints and reports of odour in the Penrith area, which we are investigating. We would... MoreOpened 14 August 2024 -
Information on Whinney Hill Landfill Site, Accrington, Lancashire
We have created this page to provide easy access to information on Whinney Hill landfill site, Accrington, Lancashire. We will keep the community up to date with any developments on our response to the increased reports and will share any new updates here. Please check back regularly for further information. This page was last checked and updated on 14 April 2025 with information about gull control and the next steps SUEZ are taking. Gull Control – Next Steps ... MoreOpened 8 August 2024 -
Standard Rules Consultation No 28 - Proposals for a new standard rules permit for research and development at a Part A(1) Installation
The purpose of this consultation is to introduce new standard rules to allow operators of existing installations to carry out research and development (R&D) activities for the innovation, introduction, and improvement of products and processes associated with the permitted activities. The proposed standard rules, which would be applied for by variation to an installation permit, allow the operation of time limited R&D under existing permit conditions and subject... MoreOpened 7 August 2024 -
Gaywood River
Where is the Gaywood River located? The Gaywood River is a short river, just 13km (8 miles) in length. It is an ordinary watercourse in North-West Norfolk, managed by King’s Lynn Internal Drainage Board (IDB). It rises from springs near Derby Fen before flowing westwards into the historic port of King’s Lynn, where it discharges into the Great Ouse (and subsequently into The Wash). Much of the river today has been channelled into a series of deep, straight drains, with... MoreOpened 5 August 2024 -
SP11 6DB, Vitacress Salads Limited, P.5768/H/95/V001
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Vitacress Salads Limited for Lower Link Farm Lower Link St Mary Bourne Andover Hampshire SP11 6DB We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Permit conditions by providing information that we have not been made aware of in the application, or... MoreOpened 2 August 2024 -
Sheeps Green Bathing Waters
Bathing water designation Bathing waters are designated at locations where an interest group or owner of a potential bathing water has applied to Defra and been successful in getting the water designated as a bathing water. That location will be tested by us during the bathing water season and given a classification. Designation does not necessarily mean that the site meets water quality standards or is safe to swim in. Bathing water season The Bathing Water... MoreOpened 26 July 2024 -
St Ives and Brownshill Staunch Sluices Information Page
Date of last update – April 2025 Background The wet winter experienced in 2023/24 and localised flooding experienced as a result, raised concerns about the condition of the St Ives and the Brownshill Staunch sluices and prompted questions from local residents and stakeholders to the Environment Agency. These questions have been about the potential impact of the condition of these structure on flood risk and also about repairs to the structures. ... MoreOpened 26 July 2024 -
Welcome to Whittlesey Quarry (Saxon Pit) Site Community Briefing
Welcome to Whittlesey Quarry Site (Saxon Pit) community briefing page. As the primary regulator of three sites, Forterra, East Midlands and Johnsons, we publish this page to share information to the public about what we do and to outline some of our activities to keep the public informed. We aim to provide updates monthly. Our Objective We are responsible for granting or refusing environmental permits, setting the conditions, and... MoreOpened 19 July 2024 -
Norfolk Rivers Drainage Board , NPS/WR/040865: New impoundment licence consultation
We are seeking your comments on an application received from Norfolk Rivers Drainage Board . The application is for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of the River Lark at Turf Lock, Mildenhall, Suffolk at National Grid Reference TL 70841 74251. MoreOpened 19 July 2024 -
Fisherplace Hydro Limited, NPS/WR/042465 & NPS/WR/042466: Hydro Electric Power Production Consultation
We are seeking your comments on an application received from Fisherplace Hydro Limited. The first application is for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of Stanah Gill at Thirlmere, Cumbria at National Grid Reference NY 32962 18802. The impounding works are to facilitate the abstraction of water for Hydroelectric power generation. The second application is for a full licence to abstract (take) water from Stanah Gill at Thirlmere, Cumbria at ... MoreOpened 18 July 2024 -
Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme
Introduction We are pleased to announce that we are moving forward with plans to reduce the risk of flooding from Skinningrove Beck. We currently close the flood gates at Stone Row Bridge when we expect high levels in the beck. Making the decision to close the gates and ensuring this happens in time to prevent flooding is difficult, due to the flashy and often unpredictable nature of the beck. Sometimes this uncertainty means the gates may close at short notice and for... MoreOpened 18 July 2024 -
Welcome to The Cherry Tree Pig Farm Information Page
Welcome to community briefing page for Cherry Tree Pig Farm. Permit Number – UP3936RL Cherry Tree Farm, Stow Bedon, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1BY has a permit from the Environment Agency (EA) under the Environment Permitting Regulations (EPR) 2016 for the rearing of production pigs. As the primary regulator of the farm, we publish this page to share information about the regulated operations on site and to outline some of our activities to keep the... MoreOpened 16 July 2024 -
Environment Agency charge proposals for boat registration from January 2025
This consultation is now closed. We received a total of 1,726 responses, and have taken these responses into consideration when finalising our response document. You can access the response document using the following link Environment Agency charge proposals for boat registration from January 2025 - GOV.UK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Environment Agency is the second largest navigation... MoreOpened 24 May 2024 -
Lower Idle Asset Management Scheme (LIAMS)
Lower Idle Asset Management Scheme (LIAMS) West Stockwith Pumping Station (WSPS) The Lower Idle Asset Management Scheme (LIAMS) aims to provide a catchment-based approach to managing flood risk in the Lower Idle through interventions at West Stockwith Pumping Station (WSPS) and complementary risk management solutions. The LIAMS project focusses on the flood risk management of all flood risk assets in the Lower Idle.... MoreOpened 23 May 2024 -
Consultation on the Environment Agency’s Enforcement and sanctions policy
This consultation closed on 16 July 2024. You can read the consultation response document on GOV.UK: Enforcement and sanctions policy updates to include UK ETS and CORSIA: Consultation response document The Environment Agency enforcement and sanctions policy has been updated to make reference to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Annex 2 now has an updated section A to take... MoreOpened 21 May 2024 -
Fisherplace Hydro Limited, NPS/WR/040110: Hydro Electric Power Production Consultation
We are seeking your comments on an application received from Fisherplace Hydro Limited . The application is to vary licence serial number NW/075/0007/003 which authorises the abstraction of water from Fisherplace Gill at National Grid Reference (NGR) NY 32539 18184 for the purpose of power production. MoreOpened 16 May 2024 -
Vale Brook, Chesham - Information Page
Project Overview The Vale Brook river runs through the centre of Chesham. The river flows mostly underground in a series of buried tunnels (called culverts). Some sections of the culvert are now over 150 years old and they are in varying states of disrepair. View culvert map here The river is fed from groundwater and also the rainfall runoff from the roads via the highway drainage network. There is a risk of flooding from the river if blockages within the culvert... MoreOpened 13 May 2024
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