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Somerset council leaders seek Government help on phosphates halting new homes
A significant number of planning applications that would deliver 11,000 new homes in Somerset are on hold due to water quality issues impacting sites such as the Somerset Levels and Moors, reports Burnham-On-Sea
The situation has arisen from Natural England advice concerning unacceptable levels of phosphates, resulting in a huge backlog of housing application in the district.
District councils who are unable to approve new homes developments have appealed to the Government for urgent help in working proactively with the Somerset authorities to deliver a clear investment strategy to address water quality issues that are causing a barrier on housing delivery.
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Burnham-On-Sea - Somerset council leaders seek Government help on phosphates halting new homes
