Legal advice on Phosphates on the Somerset Levels and Moors Ramsar Site

Somerset Council needs to minimise the risk of unacceptable amounts of phosphates in the Somerset Levels and Moors.

Legal Advice

The Council has sought legal advice from Counsel on some key issues.

Legal Summary of advice received 

This advice sets out that ‘pre-commencement’ conditions relating to affected developments within the catchment area, cannot be discharged until an HRA has been undertaken.

There is further guidance provided in the Discharge of Conditions Guidance. 

Last reviewed: May 24, 2023 by Gemma

Next review due: November 24, 2023

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