FMB Welcomes Nutrient Neutrality Measures, but Urges Caution on Implementation
In response to the Government’s announcement on nutrient neutrality measures the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) welcomes the new rules, but cautions that they should not add extra burdens to small, local house builders. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), said: “The Government has made the right decision to address […]
Jul 22, 2022
In response to the Government’s announcement on nutrient neutrality measures the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) welcomes the new rules, but cautions that they should not add extra burdens to small, local house builders.
Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), said: “The Government has made the right decision to address industry concerns about the impact of nutrient neutrality which was halting much needed new housing development. While it is important that steps are taken to protect our natural environment, the current rules were having a chilling effect on an industry already facing many hurdles to build.”
Berry concluded: “It is right that responsibility has now been placed on the water and sewage companies to address capacity of the water system to deal with nutrient pollution. This is an important recognition that the impact of building much-needed new homes is proportionately small. The announcement of the new nutrient credit system mustn’t be too onerous for micro developers and we stand ready to work with the Government on the details about how this will work.”
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