£47 million to unlock 28,000 nutrient neutrality stalled homes
2024-11-07 15:25
The government is providing £47 million to unlock 28,000 homes stalled due to nutrient neutrality issues, Housing Minister Lucy Frazer has announced today.
Nutrient neutrality is a planning requirement that ensures new development does not harm the environment by increasing the amount of harmful nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, entering water bodies.
However, the requirement has led to delays and uncertainty for developers, with some homes being stalled for years.
This £47 million funding will help local authorities to develop nutrient management plans, which will set out how they will meet nutrient neutrality requirements.
The funding will also be used to support developers in implementing nutrient mitigation measures, such as installing water treatment plants or creating wetlands.
Housing Minister Lucy Frazer said:
“I am determined to get Britain building and this funding will help us to unlock thousands of homes that have been stalled for far too long.
“By working with local authorities and developers, we can develop nutrient management plans that protect the environment and get people into the homes they need.”
The funding is part of the government’s £1 billion Brownfield Fund, which is being used to unlock stalled housing sites and bring land back into use.
Since the fund was launched in 2021, it has already helped to unlock over 100,000 homes.
The government is also working with water companies to explore long-term solutions to nutrient neutrality, such as investing in new water treatment infrastructure.
Notes to editors
- The £47 million funding will be allocated to local authorities through a competitive bidding process.
- The funding will be used to develop nutrient management plans and support developers in implementing nutrient mitigation measures.
- The government is also working with water companies to explore long-term solutions to nutrient neutrality.
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