Bedmond Biodiversity Gain Site: BNG Units Now Available in Hertfordshire

With its prime position in Hertfordshire, Bedmond (BGS-060825001) has become the newest addition to ILM’s portfolio of fully registered Biodiversity Gain Sites. Covering Three Rivers and St Albans District Councils within the Chilterns National Character Area, it brings 189 biodiversity units to the region.

Integrated Land Management's biodiversity gain site in Bedmond with grassland, miced scrub, rural trees and species-rich hedgerows

Bedmond Biodiversity Gain Site in Hertfordshire, offering 189 registered BNG units near London.

Biodiversity Units near London

Situated in a prime location close to London, Bedmond offers developers access to units in an area where availability has traditionally been limited. This makes it a strategic option for projects in Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties, especially where sourcing compliant off-site units can be challenging.

Key Details:

BNG Site Register Reference: BGS-060825001

LPA: Three Rivers District Council/St Albans District Council

NCA: Chilterns

Units Available: 189

Legal Status: Conservation Covenant + Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan (HMMP)

Habitats Available

Bedmond will deliver a diverse mix of medium to high distinctiveness habitats, carefully designed and managed to achieve measurable biodiversity uplift:

  • Other Neutral Grassland (Medium Distinctiveness)

  • Mixed Scrub (Medium Distinctiveness)

  • Rural Trees (Medium Distinctiveness)

  • Species-Rich Native Hedgerow with Trees (High Distinctiveness)

These habitats are being restored and created through targeted interventions, transforming cropland into ecologically valuable landscapes that support long-term recovery.

BNG Units in Hertfordshire: Q&A

  • Bedmond offers 189 biodiversity units, already secured through a Conservation Covenant and HMMP.

  • Units are available in grassland, scrub, rural trees and high-distinctiveness hedgerows.

  • Yes. Bedmond is listed on the Biodiversity Gain Site Register (BGS-060825001) with Natural England, ensuring compliance with the Environment Act 2021.

  • It’s ideally located near London, where demand is high and supply of registered units can be difficult to secure. Developers gain certainty with legally binding agreements already in place.

ILM’s role in supporting developers

At Integrated Land Management (ILM), we’re more than a broker - we’re your partner in navigating the whole BNG process. Our team ensures you get the right units, matched to your project’s trading rule requirements, with full documentation provided for planning approval.

What sets us apart?

  • Direct, personal support from a small, expert-led team

  • Flexible purchase options to suit projects of all sizes

  • Hands-on land management expertise giving realistic, practical advice

  • High-integrity registered sites, ready to support immediate applications

Enquire about BNG Units from Bedmond

Units at Bedmond are already in demand. To secure availability for your development project, speak to our team today.


Other Registered Gain Sites

ILM’s growing network means developers have options across multiple regions:

  • Sawtry, Cambridgeshire (BGS-010725001) – Units including Other Neutral Grassland and Mixed Scrub

  • Prospect Hill, Northumberland (BGS-071024001) – Units of very high distinctiveness habitats

  • Bridge Farm, Suffolk (BGS-160125001) – Units including Wet Woodland, Orchards, and Lowland Meadows

Explore all our sites here: ILM Gain Sites

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