Masketts Farm | BNG Units in Wealden
Located in Wealden and within the High Weald National Character Area, this habitat bank sits adjacent to the southern edge of Ashdown Forest (SSSI/SPA/SAC) and provides grassland, scrub and rural tree units to support off-site Biodiversity Net Gain delivery.
Key Facts
BGS-110325001
Local Planning Authority (LPA): Wealden
National Character Area (NCA): High Weald
HMMP: Yes
Legal Agreement: Conservation Covenant
Total units (indicative): 183.31
Overview
Masketts Farm is an ILM habitat bank in Wealden, located within the High Weald National Character Area and adjacent to Ashdown Forest. The site has the potential to deliver significant biodiversity value through enhancement and creation across a mix of habitats.
Existing pasture fields will be enhanced to Other Neutral Grassland, alongside creation of Mixed Scrub and the addition of Rural Trees, supporting off-site Biodiversity Net Gain delivery.
The site has an approved Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) and is legally secured via a Conservation Covenant. It is registered on the Biodiversity Gain Site Register and available to support allocation.
For information on site suitability, allocation and next steps, please enquire and the team will confirm the most appropriate route for your project.
