Monkton | BNG Units in Thanet

Monkton Biodiversity Gain Site in Thanet showing a vegetated drainage ditch and arable farmland within the North Kent Plain National Character Area.

Located in Thanet within the North Kent Plain National Character Area, this habitat bank provides grassland, scrub, woodland, hedgerow and watercourse units to support off-site Biodiversity Net Gain delivery.

Key Facts

  • BGS-201125002

  • Local Planning Authority (LPA): Thanet

  • National Character Area (NCA): North Kent Plain

  • HMMP: Yes

  • Legal Agreement: Section 106

  • Total units (indicative): 57.67

Overview

Monkton is an ILM habitat bank located within Thanet and positioned in the North Kent Plain National Character Area.

The site delivers a diverse range of habitats including Other Neutral Grassland, Mixed Scrub and Broadleaved Woodland, alongside multiple hedgerow types and medium distinctiveness watercourse units (ditches).

The site has an HMMP and Section 106 Agreement in place and is now fully registered on the Biodiversity Gain Site Register.

With a mix of area, hedgerow and watercourse units, Monkton supports developers seeking off-site Biodiversity Net Gain delivery within Thanet and the wider North Kent Plain.

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 43.22
Heathland and Scrub Mixed Scrub Medium 2.12
Woodland and Forest Other Woodland; Broadleaved Medium 3.44
Hedgerow Species-rich Native Hedgerow Medium 5.70
Watercourse Ditches Medium 1.70
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