River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake

Derwent

River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake Special Area of Conservation

The River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake Special Area of Conservation or SAC is located in north west Cumbria. Only parts of the SAC are affected by Nutrient Neutrality. The eastern part of the catchment adjoins the Eden catchment.

Key characteristics:

  • Inland water bodies (standing water, running water) (96%)
  • Bogs, marshes, water fringed vegetation, fens (3%)
  • Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (1%)

Excess nutrients leading to Nutrient Neutrality: Phosphorous

Key settlements within the catchment affected by Nutrient Neutrality:

  • Keswick
Key Contacts

Planning Authorities

Cumberland Council (Allerdale Area): planning@allerdale.gov.uk

Cumberland Council (Carlisle Area): Edadmin@carlisle.gov.uk

Cumberland Council (Copeland Area): Development.Control3@cumberland.gov.uk

Lake District National Park Authority: Planning@lakedistrict.gov.uk

Westmorland and Furness Council: Planning2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Rivers Trusts 

West Cumbria Rivers Trust - info@westcumbriariverstrust.org

Key Documents

Case Studies: Coming soon!

Applications approved with Nutrient Neutrality mitigation: Coming soon!