The Water Abstraction and Impounding (Exemptions) Regulations 2017 No. 1044

PART 3 E+W Exemptions from restriction on impounding works

Construction or alteration of impounding works in a managed wetland system E+W

12.  The restriction on impounding works does not apply to the construction or alteration of impounding works in a managed wetland system if—

(a) the sole purpose of the works is the management, operation or maintenance of water levels or flows in that managed wetland system, and

(b) construction or alteration is commenced after the coming into force of these Regulations.