River Kent

Kent

River Kent Special Area of Conservation

The River Kent catchment affected by Nutrient Neutrality is split into two parts; the first is to the east of Kendal, the second to the north-east of Windermere. Part of the catchment includes, and crosses over, the M6.

Key characteristics:

  • Inland water bodies (standing water, running water) (99%)
  • Bogs, marshes, water fringed vegetation, fens (0.5%)
  • Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (0.5%)
Excess nutrients leading to NN: Phosphorous
Key Contacts
Planning Authorities

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

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

Rivers Trusts

South Cumbria Rivers Trust – Info@scrt.co.uk

Information about Becks to Bay Partnership

Key documents:

Case Studies: Coming soon!

Applications approved with Nutrient Neutrality mitigation: Coming soon!