No Development Too Small – CPA Signed in 7 Days for a Rural Conversion
A rural building conversion in Shepton Mallet needed nutrient neutrality. Three services, two WCI divisions, one seamless outcome – CPA signed in seven days.
Summary
- 7 days - from initial enquiry to signed CPA
- 0.10 kg - phosphate credits, proving no development is too small
- Three services from WCI Group: drainage strategy, NNAMS and Nutrient Credits
- Planning permission granted in 2024
Project in numbers
7 days
From initial enquiry to signed CPA
0.10 kg
Phosphate credits
3
Services from WCI Group
2024
Planning permission granted
Overview
Not every nutrient neutrality project involves a large housing scheme. When the owner of a redundant rural building in Shepton Mallet sought planning permission for a new dwelling, the River Brue catchment meant even this modest project required a nutrient neutrality solution.
The Challenge
The client had initially pursued an on-site mitigation scheme. The WCI Consulting Engineers division assessed the options and recommended nutrient credits as the more practical and cost-effective route for a development of this scale.
The WCI Solution
WCI Consulting Engineers provided a full drainage strategy, including a NNAMS to satisfy the local authority’s requirements, and 0.10 kg of phosphate credits. The CPA was signed within seven days of the initial enquiry.
The Outcome
Planning permission was granted, demonstrating that WCI Group’s joined-up approach works at every scale.
To find out how quickly WCI can secure nutrient neutrality for your development, contact us today.
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