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The scheme is currently closed for applications. The next round opens at 10am on 2 October 2023 - any application received before then will not be accepted.
This guidance is for any housing developer who wants to:
offset nutrient pollution their development may create by buying credits under Natural Englands nutrient mitigation scheme
More catchment areas will be added to this scheme in the future. This guidance will be updated when more catchments are added.
Published 31 March 2023 Last updated 29 September 2023 +show all updates
Updated the guidance with the next application round opening on 2 October, and added information about how credits are allocated. Also made some small updates to the application form.
Updated the 'When to apply' section following the end of the current application round. Also updated the wording of 'Step 6: Send your certificate to your LPA' in order to clarify the process. Application form also removed from page whilst scheme is closed for applications. Email addresses updated to creditsales.nutrientmitigation@naturalengland.org.uk.
Cover page and guidance updated as the second application round is now open. This round will close at 11:55pm on 28 July.
New application form uploaded and updates made to the guidance sections on when to apply and step 2.
Updated the when to apply section as the scheme is currently closed for applications. Have also taken the form off the page to avoid confusion.
Made minor updates to the application form - making some wording clearer.
