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Natural England Approves £42M Norfolk Broads Nitrogen Levy

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC · How we work

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Natural England approved a £2,675-per-house developer levy for the Norfolk Broads plan.
The levy totals £42 million and permits 15,780 new homes in the protected wetlands.
Critics say the levy is far lower than the draft estimate of £5,400-£60,500 per house.
Environmental lawyers warn the plan will add 7,695 kg nitrogen and up to 435 kg phosphorus yearly.
The plan includes no nutrient-avoidance measures such as sustainable drainage or constructed wetlands.

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Natural England approved a £2,675-per-house developer levy for the Norfolk Broads plan.
The levy totals £42 million and permits 15,780 new homes in the protected wetlands.
Critics say the levy is far lower than the draft estimate of £5,400-£60,500 per house.
Environmental lawyers warn the plan will add 7,695 kg nitrogen and up to 435 kg phosphorus yearly.
The plan includes no nutrient-avoidance measures such as sustainable drainage or constructed wetlands.