For the Executive to note the approach being used in order to achieve nitrate neutrality for Fareham Housing schemes.
The report explains how water use efficiency measures will be installed on some existing Fareham Housing properties in order to provide ‘nitrate credits’ which can then be used to offset water use/nitrate generation on Fareham Housing new build projects.
The approach, which has been found acceptable by Natural England, should ensure the nitrate issue does not prevent planning consent from being granted on Fareham Housing new build schemes. Thereby allowing the programme for the provision of new affordable homes to continue.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2020
Decision due: 3 Aug 2020 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Housing
Lead director: Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Contact: Robyn Lyons, Director of Housing Email: rlyons@fareham.gov.uk.
Consultees
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Background Papers: None