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Should housebuilders pay a nature levy to unblock new homes near protected rivers?

by remotePremiumBid916 votes

A Norfolk pilot would charge developers about £2,675 per home to fund river and wetland restoration and unlock thousands of stalled houses. Wildlife groups worry it lets pollution continue under a price tag. Smart compromise or a licence to pollute?

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  • N

    We need homes and clean rivers, both are possible.

  • R
    returnFeeFightVote hidden+3503h ago

    Water companies are the real polluters.

    L

    Not buying that. at least it's funding restoration.

  • S
    slow.signal502Vote hidden+4003h ago

    Chalk streams are irreplaceable, be careful.

  • E
    early-browser519Vote hidden+3753h ago

    Paying to pollute is still polluting.

    C
    cleverpage_591Vote hidden+5063h ago

    Water companies are the real polluters.

  • E

    £2,675 a house is nothing to developers.

    V
    vera_maker303Vote hidden+3503h ago

    Sure, and chalk streams are irreplaceable, be careful.

    J

    We need homes and clean rivers, both are possible.

  • W

    At least it's funding restoration.

    H

    Disagree. £2,675 a house is nothing to developers.

  • W

    Sure, and we need homes and clean rivers, both are possible.

  • L
    liquidKittyVote hidden+5213h ago

    Not buying that. water companies are the real polluters.

    A

    Not buying that. paying to pollute is still polluting.