Brocklesby - Highfields | BNG Units in North East Lincolnshire

Brocklesby Highfields biodiversity gain site in North East Lincolnshire, a cropfield with trees in the background

Located near Brocklesby in North East Lincolnshire, this registered biodiversity gain site sits within the Humber Estuary National Character Area and delivers grassland, scrub and hedgerow units to support off-site Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.

Key Facts

  • BGS-111125001

  • Local Planning Authority (LPA): North East Lincolnshire

  • National Character Area (NCA): Humber Estuary

  • HMMP: Yes

  • Legal Agreement: Conservation Covenant

  • Total units (indicative): 93.60

Overview

Brocklesby - Highfields is an ILM biodiversity gain site in North East Lincolnshire, positioned within the Humber Estuary National Character Area.

The site delivers Other Neutral Grassland, Mixed Scrub and Species-rich Native Hedgerow, generating units at medium distinctiveness. With over 87 area-based units and 6.51 hedgerow units available, Brocklesby - Highfields offers developers a straightforward off-site BNG solution within North East Lincolnshire and the wider Humber area.

An HMMP is in place and the site is legally secured via a Conservation Covenant. It is now registered on the Biodiversity Gain Site Register and units are available for allocation.

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

Units Available

Broad habitat Habitat Distinctiveness Available units
Grassland Other neutral grassland Medium 72.17
Heathland and scrub Mixed scrub Medium 14.92
Hedgerow Species-rich native hedgerow Medium 6.51
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