Biodiversity Units (BNG) Herefordshire

Got a site in rural Herefordshire, out towards the Welsh border? We help you meet Biodiversity Net Gain without the usual hassle.

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is now a mandatory requirement for developments across England. We provide unrivalled, immediate access to nationwide offsite BNG units, helping developers in Herefordshire source the right units, at the right price. Get a free quote in a matter of minutes.

Achieving a 10% net gain offsite is 5.8x more profitable than achieving it onsite.

Allow us to find you the most suitable (local) solutions in Herefordshire and enable you to maximise the value of your development site.

With a deep understanding of trading rules, spatial multipliers and the varying habitat types, we are best placed to ease this process for you.

Once we have an understanding of your biodiversity metric, we can work to facilitate this transaction in no time. Our projects create peace of mind and allow you to purchase off site units which will be managed and maintained for the 30 year term, with reporting back to the LPAs enabling you to continue with your ongoing and future developments. We work to update your biodiversity metric with a suitable offsite provider whilst adhering to the BNG trading rules.

With a growing client base of landowners, bespoke solutions are also available for developers looking to achieve unique ecological uplifts.

Please do get in touch for more information on available units in Herefordshire or if you have any questions regarding BNG.

BNG in Herefordshire is administered by Herefordshire, County of. We source off-site BNG units that meet the trading rules and spatial multipliers set by this planning authority.

  1. Book an introductory call with us to understand your BNG requirements.

  2. Let us align you with the various options and suppliers in your area.

  3. We will provide supporting documentation to assist your planning application.

  4. Purchase units from your selected offsite provider.

  5. Continue with your development while all of the management and reporting of the BNG site is taken care of.

Biodiversity Credits

A biodiversity credit market (more similar to the voluntary carbon market) is also developing across the UK. With improvements in tech and measurement capabilities, businesses now have a better understanding of the damages on nature and wildlife that their day-to-day operations have. We support organisations who wish to take responsibility for their processes and reverse these damages.

Throughout the market, there are a growing number of projects that you can support which are focused on improving biodiversity nationwide. This achieved or planned ecological uplift can now be quantified in terms of a 'credit' which gives a more precise measurement of the advancement/development of nature in a certain area. Similar to a carbon credit, this gives businesses the opportunity to invest in highly verified, quantifiable projects to offset and reduce the damage that they inflict on wildlife.

If you are interested in supporting projects that focus on reversing the biodiversity and nature decline across the UK, get in touch today. Biodiversity Net Gain Herefordshire.

Frequently asked questions

What is Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in Herefordshire?
Biodiversity Net Gain has been mandatory for most major developments in England since 12 February 2024, including in Herefordshire. Developers must deliver at least a 10% ecological uplift on their site, measured against the baseline using Defra’s biodiversity metric. This applies to residential development of 10 or more units or sites greater than 0.5 hectares, and commercial buildings exceeding 1,000 square metres.
How much do BNG units cost in Herefordshire?
Off-site biodiversity unit prices in Herefordshire depend on the habitat type, its distinctiveness and the spatial multiplier applied to your development, so they vary case by case. Send us your biodiversity metric and we will give you a tailored quote and shortlist suitable suppliers.
Where can I buy biodiversity units in Herefordshire?
We source off-site BNG units in Herefordshire from a network of habitat banks managed by landowners under 30 year agreements. Get in touch with your biodiversity metric and we will shortlist suppliers within your Local Planning Authority or nearby.
Which Local Planning Authorities require BNG in Herefordshire?
BNG in Herefordshire is administered by Herefordshire, County of. Each Local Planning Authority assesses your BNG plan and the off-site units you propose to purchase against Defra’s trading rules and spatial multipliers.