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  • 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... More
    Closed 6 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. More
    Closed 15 November 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... More
    Closed 30 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... More
    Closed 12 December 2024
  • Sizewell C Limited, NPS/WR/043048: New abstraction licence consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an application received from Sizewell C Limited . The application is for a full licence to abstract water from underground strata (sand and gravel deposits – crag formation) at two areas within the following National Grid References: Area A: TM 47351 64534, TM 47353 64530, TM 47284 64508 and TM 47283 64512. Area B: TM 47361 64504, TM 47363 64500, TM 47294 64477 and TM 47293 64482. More
    Closed 20 December 2024
  • 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... More
    Closed 20 December 2024
  • Eardisland Scheme

    The village of Eardisland has a history of flooding, with much of the village sitting in the floodplain of the River Arrow. Significant property flooding has occurred multiple times in recent years. To reduce the damaging consequences of flooding to properties and residents, should future flooding occur, the Environment Agency is providing Property Flood Resilience (PFR) to those at flood risk. The purpose of this website is to keep residents informed about the scheme and... More
    Closed 24 December 2024
  • Environment Agency, NPS/WR/042596 and NPS/WR/040145: New abstraction and impoundment licence consultation

    We are seeking your comments on 2 applications received from Environment Agency . The first application is for a transfer licence to abstract water from the Par St Blazey Stream at National Grid Reference SX 07505 53498 to transfer it to the River Par at National Grid Reference SX 07515 53503 without intervening use for the purpose of an eel pass. The second application is to obstruct or impede the flow of the Par St Blazey Stream... More
    Closed 25 December 2024
  • Environment Agency, NPS/WR/041115: New impoundment licence consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an application received from Environment Agency . The application is for an impoundment licence to authorise and control the removal of the Auckley Gauging Station weir on the River Torne at Auckley, Doncaster, at National Grid Reference SE 64593 01217. More
    Closed 26 December 2024
  • Corsham Flood Risk Management Improvements on the Byde Mill Brook Information Page

    The Byde Mill Brook currently flows through a culvert (pipe) underneath many properties in Corsham. The amount of water it can hold is limited and, due to its age, is in need of repair. This summer (2021) we have begun work on considering flood management options for the Byde Mill Brook area, in the centre of Corsham. This is called an appraisal process. The work will tell us of the extent of any problems, both now and in the future, as well as considering what may be... More
    Closed 31 December 2024
  • Citizens’ Jury for the River Wharfe (Yorkshire) - Information Page

    The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was put together by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group working with the Involve Foundation. The jury, which took place at the end of February/early March 2021, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned environmental experts on all aspects of the water environment. This project to involve communities in decisions about the future of their local river took place in Yorkshire. The River Wharfe Citizens’ Jury... More
    Closed 31 December 2024
  • Ouse Washes Section 10 Works information page

    The purpose of this page is to provide information on how we comply with the Reservoirs Act 1975 and how we maintain the protection from flood risk for homes and businesses along the Ouse Washes. The Ouse Washes Flood Storage Reservoir, is a 90,000,000m 3 flood storage reservoir located in Cambridgeshire. It is approximately 30km (19 miles) long and up to 0.8km (0.5 miles) wide providing 1,900 hectares (approximately 4,700 acres) of land between the banks. The Dutch Engineer, Sir... More
    Closed 31 December 2024
  • Strand Quay

    Noisy piling work from 4 November 2024 We expect these works to commence on 4 November 2024 and for this to last for up to eight days, although it could be less depending on progress. Our piling activities will take place between 8:30 and 13:00 and then from 13:30 to 16:00. Our piling will not be noisy throughout this entire period but will comprise of a series of bursts of between 30 to 40 minutes each. We have looked to see if we can limit the noisy bursts to specific times... More
    Closed 31 December 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... More
    Closed 10 January 2025
  • 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... More
    Closed 20 January 2025
  • Environment Agency charges proposal for greenhouse gas emissions

    THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED We are analysing the response we received to this consultation and will publish a response document on Environment Agency charges proposal for greenhouse gas emissions . Climate change has been recognised as one of the biggest threats to current life on earth. Increased levels of atmospheric pollutants such as carbon dioxide have contributed to increased temperatures not just on land, but in the seas and oceans as well. This is contributing to rising... More
    Closed 24 January 2025
  • Proposed changes to the water company drought plan guideline

    The Environment Agency are consulting on the guideline that water companies in England must follow when they start preparing their 2027 drought plans. As the main regulator for water company drought plans, we review this statutory guideline every 5 years. We have updated the guideline to ensure that all technical information is up to date and lessons learnt from recent research and experience of drought have been incorporated. Water companies must produce drought plans every 5... More
    Closed 26 January 2025
  • Barton to New Holland Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme - Information Page

    Welcome to the Barton to New Holland Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme! Flooding is a long-standing problem for the communities of Barton, Barrow, and New Holland. Previous tidal flood incidents have impacted lives, businesses, and homes. Highlighting the need for improved tidal flood defences and for communities in the area to be better prepared. We are working with project partners Jacobs and Arup to develop a sustainable approach to reduce the impacts of tidal... More
    Closed 31 January 2025
  • TN24 9RD, Southern Water Services Limited, EPR/BP3296SB/C004: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Southern Water Services Limited for Ashford Waste Water Treatment Works Canterbury Road Ashford Kent TN24 9RD 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... More
    Closed 3 February 2025
  • UB3 4DG, Ark Data Centres Limited, EPR/ZP3527SS/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Ark Data Centres Limited for Hayes Data Centre Bulls Bridge Industrial Estate Hayes UB3 4DG We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right... More
    Closed 4 February 2025
  • BN18 0DD, Southern Water Services Limited, EPR/KP3130KX/V003: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Southern Water Services Limited for: Ford STC Ford Road Arundel West Sussex BN18 0DD 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 example whether the technology is the right one. • The... More
    Closed 4 February 2025
  • EX38 7JA, Coastal UK Group Limited, EPR/JB3106TR/V002: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Coastal UK Group Limited for Deep Moor Landfill Site High Bullen Torrington EX38 7JA 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... More
    Closed 4 February 2025
  • RM13 8QS, Thames Water Utilities Limited, EPR/GB3739DY/V004: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Thames Water Utilities Limited for Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Creekside Rainham Essex RM13 8QS 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... More
    Closed 5 February 2025
  • SL1 4PF, Iron Mountain (UK) Data Centre Limited, EPR/TP3120LE/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Iron Mountain (UK) Data Centre Limited for LON3 Data Centre 111 Buckingham Avenue Slough Berkshire SL1 4PF 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... More
    Closed 5 February 2025
  • TR16 5AU, RIG Scorrier Ltd, EPR/DP3892HD/V005: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from RIG Scorrier Ltd for Land Adjacent to Parc-an-chy Mine Scorrier Estates Redruth Cornwall TR16 5AU 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... More
    Closed 5 February 2025
  • FY5 4QD, Fortis IBA Limited, EPR/RP3723LG/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Fortis IBA Limited for Hillhouse IBA Facility Hillhouse International Enterprise Zone, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4QD 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... More
    Closed 5 February 2025
  • SO20 6BU, Veolia ES Hampshire Ltd, EPR/RP3695HC/V004: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Veolia ES Hampshire Ltd for Chilbolton Down Composting Facility Chilbolton Down Heath House Estate Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6BU We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on... More
    Closed 6 February 2025
  • PE22 0QU, Hook 2 Sisters Limited, EPR/EP3032YV/V003: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Hook 2 Sisters Limited for Freiston Farm Croppers Lane Boston PE22 0QU 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 example... More
    Closed 6 February 2025
  • CH42 1LQ, Essar Oil (UK) Limited, EPR/TP3301MD/V004: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Essar Oil (UK) Limited for: Tranmere Oil Terminal New Chester Road Tranmere CH42 1LQ 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... More
    Closed 6 February 2025
  • CO5 9DF, Indaver Rivenhall Limited, EPR/CP3906LP/V003: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Indaver Rivenhall Limited for Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility Rivenhall Airfield Woodhouse Lane Kelvedon Essex CO5 9DF We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. ... More
    Closed 7 February 2025
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