NRW Marine Condition Assessments

Nutrient Management in Planning and Development

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has published updated Condition Assessments for Marine Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs), including the Carmarthen Bay and Estuaries SAC, Burry Inlet SPA, and Carmarthen Bay SPA.

These assessments provide the latest evidence on the condition of designated marine and estuarine habitats, including consideration of nutrient pressures.

We are reviewing the findings and waiting on additional evidence from NRW and will provide further information here in due course.

You can access the Condition Assessments and Conservation planning advice via the NRW website.

Pre-application service

It is often helpful to discuss your proposal with us before you send in your application, you can do this using our pre-application service.

Pre-Application Stage

Interim planning advice

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has written interim advice for planning applications that have the potential to increase phosphate levels in river Special Areas of Conservation.