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Nutrient Neutrality

Who does nutrient neutrality affect?

All new developments, or those with pre-commencement conditions, which occur on protected sites and see a net increase in population served by a wastewater system are subject to nutrient neutrality laws. Any development which comprises of overnight accommodation will be affected by the rules. 

Some application types affected include: 

  • Full planning 
  • Householder 
  • Approval of reserved matters 
  • Prior approval
  • Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use or operation 

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