In developing a viable nutrient mitigation project there are lots of things to consider.
A single application form is being used for all applications, please complete as much of the information as you can.
You can apply for either capital or revenue feasibility funding, or both.
How will my application be assessed?
Key criteria
- Is the project in the catchment area?
- Have proposals been shared and endorsed by statutory agencies such as Environment Agency/Natural England/the local planning authority?
- Is there satisfactory evidence that the project is financially robust – including whole life costings?
- Can you meet financial and legal checks?
- Is there satisfactory scientific evidence that the project will deliver appropriate mitigation?
- Is there satisfactory evidence that the project is deliverable within the timeframe proposed?
- Is there a mechanism in place to repay the funds?
Meeting the policy objectives
The application will also be assessed against the policy objectives that have been set as part of the funding from Government.
- Deliver nutrient mitigation interventions in the catchment.
- Value for money.
- Unblock nutrient mitigation capacity available for developers and homes.
- Financial Return on Investment.
When will my application be assessed?
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until all the funding has been allocated. In the case of the capital funding, future rounds will open when funding has been repaid.
Currently:
- Successful feasibility grant applications typically take 4 to 6 weeks from application to payment.
- Successful capital loan applications typically take 8 to 12 weeks from application to payment.
The more information you provide - such as quotes, detailed plans, and supporting evidence - the smoother and faster the decision-making process will be.
Key stages of application process
Feasibility Scheme Stages
- Application & support evidence received
- Location, financial and scientific checks
- Discussion and approval at Officer Working Group
- Clarification with applicant (if required)
- Funding agreement agreed and signed with Broadland District Council
- Grant payment made
Loan Scheme Stages
The process for the loans is the same as the Feasibility Scheme, with some additional stages:
- Further financial and scientific checks (ability to repay loan, benefit/cost ratio of project, evidence base for yield)
- Final endorsement by the Member Working Group
- Funding agreement agreed and signed with Broadland District Council
- Loan payment made
If you have any questions or require further information at any stage, please check out our frequently asked questions page, or get in touch here