'Nutrient neutrality' areas identified in Copeland
Published: 20/04/2022
New developments in some parts of Copeland could be affected by a planning directive from Natural England.
Parts of Lamplugh, Arlecdon, Rowrah and Distington are in the catchment area for the River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake, which is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
The notification acknowledges that some new developments in this SAC could increase levels of nutrients that pollute the land.
Sources of these nutrients include septic tanks, livestock, industrial processes and wastewater from new housing developments.
