Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, is pushing ahead with his mission to resolve nutrient neutrality issues in the county to unlock modest housebuilding development and solve environmental concerns. It follows a £4.63 million investment under the first tranche of the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund for the Poole Harbour catchment area in Dorset. The 82,000 hectare catchment area is a Special Protection Area, and the River Frome, Piddle, and its tributaries – which all flow through West Dorset constituency - feed into it. Mr Loder said:
“Thousands of modest housebuilding applications in Dorset have been delayed because of nutrient neutrality. Outdated EU legislation is preventing hard-working residents from accessing the property ladder. I’ve been heavily involved in finding a solution to this issue with the Government, along with ensuring that environmental concerns are addressed.”
“The £4.63 million investment for the Poole Harbour Catchment Area will enable local authorities to boost the supply of mitigation, by bringing forward innovative mitigation schemes and providing mitigation credits. It’s a big step in the right direction, and I’ll be exploring further opportunities to address nutrient neutrality issues in West Dorset.”
