Bedmond | BNG Units in Hertfordshire

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Bedmond Biodiversity Gain Site hero image showing arable farmland in Hertfordshire with open fields and tree-lined boundaries beneath a blue sky.

Located near Bedmond in Hertfordshire, this habitat bank sits within the Chilterns National Character Area and spans the boundary of both St Albans and Three Rivers Local Planning Authorities, offering coverage across two LPAs. It provides a mixed range of grassland, scrub and tree units to support off-site Biodiversity Net Gain delivery.

Key Facts

  • BGS-060825001

  • Local Planning Authority (LPA): St Albans/Three Rivers

  • National Character Area (NCA): Chilterns

  • HMMP: Yes

  • Total units (indicative): 189.11

Overview

Bedmond is an ILM habitat bank positioned across the St Albans and Three Rivers LPAs, offering strategic coverage within the Chilterns National Character Area.

The site will deliver a mosaic of habitats including Other Neutral Grassland, Mixed Scrub and Rural Trees, alongside species-rich native hedgerow units. It is legally secured via a Conservation Covenant and fully registered on the Biodiversity Gain Site Register.

With a range of medium and high distinctiveness habitats, Bedmond supports developers seeking off-site BNG units within Hertfordshire and the surrounding LPAs.

For information on site suitability, allocation and next steps, please enquire and the team will confirm the most appropriate route for your project.

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Units Available

Broad habitat Habitat Distinctiveness Available units
Heathland and shrub Mixed scrub Medium 51.04
Individual trees Rural tree Medium 0.74
Grassland Other neutral grassland Medium 130.74
Hedgerow Species-rich native hedgerow with trees High 6.59
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