Biodiversity (BNG) Units

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HABITAT BANK NETWORK

Environment Bank is England's largest provider of off-site Biodiversity Units

 

With a network of Habitat Banks across England, we can provide local or adjacent Biodiversity Units (Biodiversity Net Gain Units) covering a third of all LPA areas and more than half of all NCAs. Subject to availability, our units are ready to be purchased now, offering a clean break from all liability and providing a frictionless and cost-effective route through the planning process.

Biodiversity Units

Environment Bank has England's broadest Habitat Bank network, and it's expanding. Complete our Biodiversity Unit request form for up to date pricing and availability.

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North East

Heighington Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Darlington Borough Council
National Character Area: Tees Lowlands

Biodiversity Units available:
Lowland meadows
Ponds (priority habitat)
Other neutral grassland

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Bingfield Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Northumberland County Council
National Character Area: Mid Northumberland

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows

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Upcoming: Hartlepool Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Hartlepool Borough Council
National Character Area: Durham Magnesian Limestone Plateau
Region: North East

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North West

Hoscar Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: West Lancashire Borough Council
National Character Area: Lancashire and Amounderness Plain

Biodiversity Units available:
TBC

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Horwich Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
National Character Area: South Pennines

Biodiversity Units available:
Ditches
Other neutral grassland
Ponds (non-priority habitat)
Other lowland acid grassland

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Upcoming: Southwaite Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Cumberland Council
National Character Area: West Cumbria Coastal Plain
Region: North West

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Upcoming: Chester Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council
National Character Area: Shropshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire Plain
Region: North West

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Upcoming: Newhey Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
National Character Area: Southern Pennines
Region: North West

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Yorkshire

Whitby Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: North Yorkshire Council
National Character Area: North York Moors and Cleveland Hills

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows
Ponds (non-priority habitat)

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Ripon Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: North Yorkshire Council
National Character Area: Pennine Dales Fringe

Biodiversity Units available:
Lowland meadows
Ponds (priority habitat)
Other neutral grassland
Other rivers and streams

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Bolsterstone Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Sheffield City Council
National Character Area: Yorkshire Southern Pennine Fringe

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows
Ponds (non-priority habitat)
Other woodland; broadleaved

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Harrogate Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: North Yorkshire Council
National Character Area: Pennines Dales Fringe

Biodiversity Units available:
Rural tree
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows
Ponds (priority habitat)
Other neutral grassland
Species-rich native hedgerow
Other woodland; broadleaved
Lowland mixed deciduous woodland

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Upcoming: Filey Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: North Yorkshire Council
National Character Area: Vale of Pickering
Region: Yorkshire

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Upcoming: Keighley Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Bradford Metropolitan District Council
National Character Area: Southern Pennines
Region: Yorkshire

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Upcoming: Leyburn Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: North Yorkshire Council
National Character Area: Yorkshire Dales
Region: Yorkshire

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Upcoming: Malton Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: North Yorkshire Council
National Character Area: Howardian Hills
Region: Yorkshire

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East Midlands

Minting Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: East Lindsey District Council
National Character Area: Central Lincolnshire Vale

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Ponds (priority habitat)
Other neutral grassland
Other woodland; broadleaved

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Kilby Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Blaby District Council
National Character Area: Leicestershire Vales

Biodiversity Units available:
Lowland meadows
Ponds (non-priority habitat)

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Upcoming: Whitwick Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: North West Leicestershire District Council
National Character Area: Charnwood
Region: East Midlands

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Upcoming: Costock Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Rushcliffe Borough Council
National Character Area: Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire Wolds
Region: East Midlands

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Upcoming: Newton Harcourt Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Harborough District Council
National Character Area: Leicestershire Vales
Region: East Midlands

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West Midlands

Cornwell Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: West Oxfordshire District Council
National Character Area: Cotswolds

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows
Ponds (priority habitat)
Other neutral grassland
Floodplain wetland mosaic and CFGM
Species-rich native hedgerow with trees

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Winnington Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Shropshire Council
National Character Area: Shropshire Hills

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows
Other neutral grassland
Other woodland; broadleaved

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Ludlow Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Shropshire Council
National Character Area: Shropshire Hills

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows
Other neutral grassland
Ponds (non-priority habitat)
Lowland mixed deciduous woodland

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Martley Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Malvern District Council
National Character Area: Severn and Avon Vales

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows
Traditional orchard
Pond (priority habitat)
Other neutral grassland

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Upcoming: Wigmore Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Herefordshire Council
National Character Area: Clun and North West Herefordshire Hills
Region: West Midlands

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Upcoming: Pershore Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Wychavon District Council
National Character Area: Severn and Avon Vales
Region: West Midlands

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East of England

Heacham Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
National Character Area: The Fens

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Other neutral grassland
Ponds (non-priority habitat)
Species-rich native hedgerow
Other woodland; broadleaved

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Upcoming: Dereham Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Breckland District Council
National Character Area: Mid Norfolk
Region: East of England

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Upcoming: Wymondham Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: South Norfolk District Council
National Character Area: South Norfolk and High Suffolk Claylands
Region: East of England

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Upcoming: Thaxted Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Uttlesford District Council
National Character Area: South Suffolk and North Essex Clayland
Region: East of England

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London & South East

Blackboys Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Wealden District Council
National Character Area: High Weald

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows
Other neutral grassland
Ponds (non-priority habitat)
Other woodland; broadleaved

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Emberton Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Milton Keynes City Council
National Character Area: Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Claylands

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows
Other neutral grassland
Species-rich native hedgerow

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Ardingly Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Mid Sussex District Council
National Character Area: High Weald

Biodiversity Units available:
Hedgerow
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows
Other neutral grassland
Ponds (non-priority habitat)
Other woodland; broadleaved
Lowland mixed deciduous woodland
Species-rich native hedgerow with trees

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Upcoming: Horam Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Wealden District Council
National Character Area: High Weald
Region: London & South East

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Upcoming: Buckingham Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council
National Character Area: Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Claylands
Region: London & South East

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Upcoming: Greatworth Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: West Northamptonshire Council
National Character Area: Northamptonshire Uplands
Region: London & South East

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South West

Chippenham Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Wiltshire Council
National Character Area: Avon Vales

Biodiversity Units available:
Ditches
Rural tree
Reedbeds
Mixed scrub
Lowland meadows
Ponds (priority habitat)
Other neutral grassland
Other rivers and streams
Other woodland; broadleaved
Species-rich native hedgerow with trees

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Puddington Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Mid Devon District Council
National Character Area: The Culm

Biodiversity Units available:
Mixed scrub
Other neutral grassland

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Witchampton Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Dorset Council
National Character Area: Dorset Downs and Cranborne Chase

Biodiversity Units available:
TBC

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Upcoming: Mawgan Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Cornwall Council
National Character Area: The Lizard
Region: South West

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Upcoming: Longhope Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Forest of Dean District Council
National Character Area: Forest of Dean and Lower Wye
Region: South West

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Upcoming: Highworth Habitat Bank

Local planning authority: Swindon Borough Council
National Character Area: Upper Thames Clay Vales
Region: South West

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Our Habitat Bank network is expanding

If you can't find the Biodiversity Units you require, please contact us for an up to date list of Habitat Banks and available units.

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