A Nutrient Neutrality Assessment and Mitigation Strategy (NNAMS) is the report that demonstrates how a development meets the requirements for nutrient neutrality. All developments within certain designated areas require a NNAMS. WCI is an industry leading provider and has produced over 500 Nutrient Neutrality Assessment Strategy reports for a wide range of developments across many Local Planning Authorities including:

Somerset West & Taunton Council  |  South Somerset District Council  |  Mendip District Council  |  East Devon District Council  |  Cornwall Council  |  Dorset Council  |  Sedgemoor District Council  |  Wiltshire Council  |  Exmoor National Park Authority  |  And More…

WCI complement all agreed phosphate strategies with a ‘Shadow Habitats Regulations Assessment (sHRA) to speed up the process of achieving Planning Approval as many LPAs also now require an applicant to provide a Shadow Habitats Regulations Assessment (sHRA) to determine a planning application.

Phosphate Balance Explained

A phosphate balance is calculated by assessing phosphate contributions from both changes in land use and changes in occupation, each requiring specific methodologies and guidance. This assessment is crucial for understanding the overall phosphate impact of development projects and for achieving nutrient neutrality.

Once the ‘phosphate balance’ for a development has been established, it is likely that there will be a residual amount of ‘Total Phosphorus’ which must be offset elsewhere in order for the development to be deemed nutrient neutral. Identifying how and where this offset is achieved is called the Mitigation Strategy.

Mitigation strategies can include ‘on-site’ (within the development boundary) or ‘off-site’ (on third party land) offsets. Offsets can also be based on land use mitigation (changing land use to reduce phosphates) or occupation mitigation (improving on the phosphates discharged from a site through the foul drainage system).

Whatever the stage in your planning journey, WCI has the expertise to help minimise delays.

Maintain your cashflow and minimise risk with low cost phosphate credits immediately available from WCI for your development project. We understand the process and challenge you face in getting your project over-the-line, which is why we provide a dependable, transparent and cost-effective alternative to our more expensive competitors:

• Lowest cost phosphate credits on the market at £30,000 per kg.
• Credits sold in 0.01 kg units with a minimum purchase of 0.1 kg.
• 10% deposit means low level of cost and commitment until planning is awarded.
• Up to 5 years before balance is due on purchases over 1 kg.  You choose when to complete the purchase.
• Over 130 kg immediately available across all Somerset river catchments
• Fully approved by Somerset County Council and Natural England.
• Commercial terms for bridging credits recognising the reductions that 2030 represents for some developments.

NO S106. NO ADMINISTRATION FEES. NO LEGAL COSTS.

WCI originated the phosphate credit scheme based on the upgrade of septic tanks and treatment plants, this has since been proven to be acceptable to Local Planning Authorities and Natural England across the country.

We’ve introduced even more favourable terms to our credit scheme to improve the timing of developers’ cashflows around larger planning applications.  These terms accommodate protracted planning timeframes and the complexities of the planning process regardless of whether it’s an outline application with all matters reserved or a full planning application.

Simply put, for credit purchases over 1 kg, final payments are now linked to the commencement of a development. With no linkage to the timing of a Decision Notice, the timing of our nutrient neutrality payments are better aligned with s.106 negotiations and land valuation and acquisition milestones thus making nutrient neutrality more affordable.

Bridging credits allow for the pre-commencment condition of construction to take place prior to the 2030 LURA improvements taking place at select wastewater treatment works and takes into account the reduction in required credits that these improvements may allow.

WCI understands the process and challenge you face in getting your project over-the-line, which is why WCI provides a dependable, transparent and cost-effective alternative to our more expensive competitors. Recognising the reductions that 2030 represents for some developments, speak to a member of the team about commercial terms for bridging credits.