Available nutrient mitigation schemes

For specific advice on this topic, please see what developers need to know about nutrient neutrality.

However, if you seek off-site mitigation options, the Partnership for South Hampshire (PfSH) now holds a list of all known nutrient mitigation schemes, these mitigation options are potentially available to developers and have been assessed as suitable by Natural England. It is intended that this list will be developed as more mitigation sites are made available.

It is the applicant/developer's responsibility to find suitable and sufficient nutrient mitigation solutions, and the above list schemes could help with regards to off-site mitigation options. Developers should seek their own legal advice and the advice of Natural England regarding the suitability of particular mitigation schemes for individual developments.

Biodiversity and planning guidance

East Hampshire District Council has produced a document which provides clear guidance on how to protect and enhance biodiversity within the context of the East Hampshire Planning Authority Area (i.e. the areas of East Hampshire District that lie outside the South Downs National Park).

As a working document this guidance will be updated to reflect changes in policy and legislation when required.

This document aims to assist those involved within planning policy and development in East Hampshire: planners, developers, architects, consultants, local government members, councillors, and residents.

The central principle of the document is that positive outcomes for biodiversity are readily achievable when development is carefully planned, and biodiversity is considered from the outset. This is therefore an important tool to be used when considering any development proposals and/or environmental policies.