Why Supreme Court nutrient neutrality ruling is a win-win for nature and housing developers

By Jeremy Gardiner 2025-12-09T06:00:00

A recent court ruling has provided crucial clarity which could pave the way for more projects, writes Jeremy Gardiner

On 22 October the Supreme Court offered a landmark ruling on a case brought by Somerset developer CG Fry & Son Ltd to test whether nutrient neutrality rules apply in cases where a development received planning consent before the introduction of Natural England’s guidance on the issue.

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