Nutrient Neutrality - Information for residents
The water quality of the Solent area is being affected by excessive levels of nutrients being added to the water – specifically nitrates and phosphates. This comes from a number of sources, however there is concern that additional units of overnight accommodation (dwellings, hotels, tourism units etc) are adding to the problem. In order for development schemes to be permitted, they need to be ‘nutrient neutral’ or provide sufficient mitigation.
Developers are therefore required to submit further information as part of their application. They must demonstrate how many nutrients are being added to the water system from their development and provide acceptable mitigation. The illustrative overview (pdf, 1.4mb) shows the issue and process developments need to follow.
The Partnership for South Hampshire keep their website up to date with the latest developments. Nutrient Mitigation for New Housing Development - Partnership for South Hampshire (pfsh.gov.uk)