Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund Round 2: funding allocations
Published 30 October 2024
Applies to England
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Summary
Following the announcement of Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund (LNMF) Round 1 funding recipients last year, Round 2 opened in March for further funding submissions. Local planning authorities affected by nutrient neutrality were invited to submit a bid for funding to deliver nutrient mitigation schemes, with the aim of progressing stalled housing delivery in affected catchments.
This government is clear that we need to act so that development can progress in areas affected by nutrient pollution, while delivering positive environmental outcomes.
We are announcing £45 million for 7 local authority areas for Round 2, and we will also provide these areas with capacity funding. Additionally, catchments over 10,000 hectares in size will each benefit from £100,000 of Nutrient Support Funding, which will be distributed to lead local planning authorities for each catchment.
Context
As set out in the King’s Speech on 17 July, reforming the planning system is key to unlocking our country’s economic growth, enabling us to deliver both the housing and critical infrastructure that communities need. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill offers the opportunity to accelerate housebuilding and infrastructure delivery by using development to fund nature recovery where currently both are stalled, unlocking a win-win outcome for the economy and for nature.
We will work with nature conservation organisations, the development sector and other stakeholders to determine the best way forward. We will only act in legislation where we can confirm to Parliament that the steps we are taking will deliver positive environmental outcomes. We will provide further updates in due course.
While this policy is developed, we are clear that we need to continue to take action so that development can continue in areas affected by nutrient pollution.
That is why we are announcing £45 million to 7 areas for the second funding round from the £110 million Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund (LNMF). This supports local planning authorities to bring forward nutrient mitigation schemes and progress stalled housing development.
Further information on the Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund Round 2 calls for expressions of interest.
LNMF Round 2 funding allocated
Successful funding awards by lead local planning authority are listed below. Please note that funding allocations are subject to any relevant subsidy control assessment outcomes.
Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund Round 2
| Lead Local Planning Authority (LPA) | Nutrient catchment(s) | LNMF Round 2 funding allocated |
|---|---|---|
| Broadland District Council | Norfolk Broads, River Wensum | £8.85m |
| East Devon District Council | River Axe | £4.09m |
| Fareham Borough Council | Solent | £6.93m |
| High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council | River Wye | £2.75m |
| North West Leicestershire District Council | River Mease | £2.56m |
| West Berkshire Council | River Lambourn | £2.43m |
| Westmorland and Furness Council | River Eden, River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake, River Kent, Esthwaite Water Catchment | £15.28m |
LNMF Round 2 capacity support funding
| Lead Local Planning Authority (LPA) | Nutrient catchment(s) | LNMF R2 capacity support funding allocation |
|---|---|---|
| Broadland District Council | Norfolk Broads, River Wensum | £287,382 |
| East Devon District Council | River Axe | £192,494 |
| Fareham Borough Council | Solent | £224,498 |
| High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council | River Wye | £129,428 |
| North West Leicestershire District Council | River Mease | £120,485 |
| West Berkshire Council | River Lambourn | £114,367 |
| Westmorland and Furness Council | River Eden, River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake, River Kent, Esthwaite Water Catchment | £931,346 |
Nutrient Support Fund award (awarded to the 20 largest nutrient neutrality catchments)
| Nutrient catchment(s) | Nutrient Support Fund allocation |
|---|---|
| Solent | £100,000 |
| River Eden | £100,000 |
| Somerset Levels & Moors | £100,000 |
| Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast | £100,000 |
| The Broads | £100,000 |
| River Avon | £100,000 |
| Poole Harbour | £100,000 |
| River Lugg | £100,000 |
| River Wensum | £100,000 |
| River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake | £100,000 |
| River Itchen | £100,000 |
| Stodmarsh | £100,000 |
| River Axe | £100,000 |
| River Camel | £100,000 |
| River Clun | £100,000 |
| River Lambourn | £100,000 |
| Lindisfarne | £100,000 |
| River Kent | £100,000 |
| River Mease | £100,000 |
| Peak District Dales | £100,000 |