As Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) becomes a core part of the planning process, developers across the UK are increasingly turning to off-site units to meet their 10% uplift requirement. If you’re working in the North East and struggling to deliver BNG onsite, Prospect Hill Habitat Bank in Northumberland (Ref: BGS071024001) offers a high-integrity, fully registered solution - with units available now.

Prospect Hill is a 5.3ha habitat bank providing very high distinctiveness wildflower meadow and hedgerow units.

A Registered BNG Site in the Tyne Valley

Located above the Tyne Valley and secured through a Section 106 Agreement, Prospect Hill is a 5.3ha habitat bank providing very high distinctiveness wildflower meadow and hedgerow units to support development projects across Northumberland and neighbouring local planning authorities.

Location: Northumberland (Tyne Gap & Hadrian’s Wall NCA)
LPA: Northumberland County Council
Units Available:
- 33.24 Meadow Units (Very High Distinctiveness)
- 1.77 Native Hedgerow Units (Medium Distinctiveness)
Legal Status: Fully registered with Natural England (Ref: BGS071024001)
Area: 5.3 hectares

Looking for BNG units in Northumberland?

Get in touch with the ILM team to reserve units or submit your metric alongside our unit enquiry form.

Designed for Delivery: What Sets Prospect Hill Apart

This site has been carefully developed by a committed landowner in partnership with ecological specialists. It has undergone:

Full baseline assessment using the BNG Metric
Soil surveys and ecological input from ex-Natural England specialists
Two reviews from the Northumberland County Council Ecology Team
A detailed Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)

The site is being transformed into wildflower-rich grassland using local seed from Rothbury and will be managed through hay cutting and traditional grazing to maintain ecological value and deliver measurable biodiversity uplift.

“With an existing seedbank and a clear management plan in place, the site offers strong confidence of success - backed by local oversight and secured delivery.”

Located within the Tyne Gap & Hadrian’s Wall NCA, Prospect Hill Habitat Bank provides compliant BNG units ready to support your next development.

Take a Look: Prospect Hill in Focus

This nature-rich site isn't just delivering units - it's delivering long-term ecological impact and offering buyers a story they can be proud to be part of. Public footpath access and potential signage opportunities also make it ideal for organisations wanting to align with visible sustainability commitments.

Strategic Location for Off-Site BNG

In addition to being fully registered, Prospect Hill is ideally located for developers with projects across Northumberland and surrounding LPAs, including:

Carlisle City Council
Durham County Council
Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside
Northumberland National Park
Westmorland & Furness

Whether you're delivering residential, commercial, or infrastructure schemes, the site’s strategic position and high habitat value make it a strong option for developers unable to meet their BNG targets onsite.

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Why Work with ILM?

At Integrated Land Management, we specialise in helping developers:

Source fully registered, legally secured off-site units
Navigate BNG regulations and trading rules
Understand habitat distinctiveness and uplift matching

Ready to Reserve Units?

Prospect Hill Habitat Bank is now open for enquiries. With planning season in full swing and unit demand rising, now is the time to secure your off-site solution.

Speak to the ILM team today or join our mailing list to hear about upcoming availability across the UK

Prospect Hill: BNG Units Now Available in Northumberland