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:
Excess nutrients leading to Nutrient Neutrality: Phosphorous
Key settlements within the catchment affected by Nutrient Neutrality:
Key Contacts - Planning Authorities in the catchment:
Cumberland Council (Allerdale Area): planning@allerdale.gov.uk
Cumberland Council (Carlisle Area): coming soon
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
Key Contacts - Rivers Trusts within the catchment:
West Cumbria Rivers Trust - info@westcumbriariverstrust.org
Case Studies: Coming soon!
Applications approved with Nutrient Neutrality mitigation: Coming soon!
