Need a nutrient neutrality assessment for your Somerset planning application? We help developers and consultants submit phosphate mitigation reports that meet Somerset Council's requirements. Fast turnaround and local expertise.
Take 60 seconds to find out if your Somerset development requires nutrient neutrality mitigation
Quotes within 1 hour, full assessments in 5 days
Local expertise on all catchment areas
Reports accepted by all Somerset councils
A nutrient neutrality assessment (sometimes called a phosphate statement or mitigation report) is a technical document that calculates how much nutrient load (typically phosphates) your development will generate. The report includes how you'll mitigate it to remain "nutrient neutral" under Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) rules.
Somerset is home to several nutrient-sensitive catchments, including:
A "catchment" is a geographical area where surface water drains into a specific river or wetland. When excess phosphate enters these systems, it disrupts delicate ecosystems. Planning applications in these zones require nutrient neutrality evidence to proceed. We use accurate local data to get your figures right first time.
Using Natural England's tools, we calculate your development's phosphate impact with pinpoint accuracy.
We develop site-specific mitigation plans that meet Somerset Council's strict requirements.
Most assessments delivered within 5 working days of receiving all details, with quotes turned around in 1 hour.
We confirm whether nutrient neutrality applies to your specific location and development type.
Get council-ready documentation that satisfies all planning authority requirements.
Expert analysis of your site's location within Somerset's sensitive catchment areas.
Nutrient neutrality is required for many developments in Somerset—especially if your site falls within the Somerset Levels and Moors Ramsar site or the River Axe catchment. These rules apply primarily to new housing, overnight accommodation, and other developments that increase wastewater output.
If your site is in one of these catchments, Somerset Council won't validate your application without a clear phosphate mitigation report. We can check for you—fast.
We've supported planning applications in Taunton, Frome, Yeovil, and across the Somerset Levels. We understand Somerset Council's process and catchment requirements, and we deliver phosphate mitigation reports that pass scrutiny.
Send us your site information (location, dwelling count, drainage plans if available)
We confirm whether nutrient neutrality applies
We run nutrient budget calculations
We recommend a mitigation plan (on-site, credits, or combination)
We produce the final report ready to submit with your planning application
Need help now? Call us at 01373 485190 or use the form to get started.
Pricing depends on:
We aim to deliver most assessments within 5 working days of receiving all details. Quotes are turned around in 1 hour.
If you need expert help to meet Somerset's nutrient neutrality rules and keep your development moving:
Get Your Nutrient ReportAnd Keep Your Planning Application Moving Forward
Ready to move your planning application forward? Contact us for a fast, reliable nutrient neutrality assessment that meets Somerset Council requirements.
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Somerset, United Kingdom