Reservoir Update – August 2026

A brief version of the steps required to obtain planning permission for a Reservoir & Irrigation water supply:

  • Ground investigation
  • Review of Charnwood Borough Council’s planning validation requirements
  • Ecology Report
  • Biodiversity Nett Gain metric and nett gain strategy against the initial design
  • Archaeology report
  • Agree a final concept design based on the above
  • Planning design
  • Flood risk assessment and surface water drainage strategy
  • Design & access statement
  • Compilation & submission of the planning application
  • Community engagement
  • Officer liaison, possible additions including arboricultural protection works

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