Natural England publishes ‘nutrient calculator’ and updated guidance on achieving nutrient neutral housing development

Natural England has published its latest guidance on achieving nutrient neutral housing together with a ‘nutrient calculator’ to help developers deliver homes that do not discharge excess nitrates into the Solent’s protected natural habitats. Following further consultation with local planning authorities and developers, this updates the advice previously published in March 2020.

 

Natural England’s latest guidance on achieving nutrient neutrality for new housing development June 2020

Non-Technical Summary June 2020

Nitrogen Budget Calculator June 2020

 

 

 

2 comments on “Natural England publishes ‘nutrient calculator’ and updated guidance on achieving nutrient neutral housing development

  1. Is there any plan to add in sections for those on private drainage systems? If for example our site does not have ability connect to main sewer, how do we factor in our treatment efficiency and generate area of wetland required? For ref please see Royal Haskoning Calculator, on Somerset Council Website.

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