Brocklesby - Newsham Lakes | BNG Units in West Lindsey
Located near Brocklesby in West Lindsey, this registered biodiversity gain site sits within the Lincolnshire Coast and Marshes National Character Area and delivers a diverse range of grassland, scrub, wetland and hedgerow units to support off-site Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
Key Facts
BGS-111125001
Local Planning Authority (LPA): West Lindsey
National Character Area (NCA): Lincolnshire Coast and Marshes
HMMP: Yes
Legal Agreement: Conservation Covenant
Total units (indicative): 242.05
Overview
Brocklesby - Newsham Lakes is an ILM habitat bank in West Lindsey, positioned within the Lincolnshire Coast and Marshes National Character Area.
The site delivers a diverse mix of habitat types, including Other Neutral Grassland, Mixed Scrub, Rural Trees, Reedbeds and Species-rich Native Hedgerow with Trees, generating units across medium and high distinctiveness categories. Reedbeds is a priority habitat type under the Biodiversity Metric, making this site particularly relevant for developments with higher-value habitat requirements.
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.
With over 239 area-based units available, Brocklesby - Newsham Lakes is one of the largest registered sites in ILM's portfolio, offering developers a significant off-site BNG opportunity within West Lindsey and the wider Lincolnshire area.
For information on site suitability, allocation and next steps, please enquire and the team will confirm the most appropriate route for your project.
