Prospect Hill | BNG Units in Northumberland
Prospect Hill is a registered Biodiversity Gain Site in Northumberland providing off-site biodiversity units for developers seeking BNG units in Northumberland and the wider North East. Located within Northumberland County Council and the Tyne Gap and Hadrian's Wall National Character Area, the site delivers Lowland Meadows and Species-Rich Native Hedgerow units across very high and medium distinctiveness categories to support off-site Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
The habitat bank may also support developments in neighbouring authorities including County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Cumberland, subject to Biodiversity Net Gain trading rules, spatial risk considerations and project-specific assessment.
Key Facts
BGS Reference: BGS-071024001
Local Planning Authority (LPA): Northumberland
National Character Area (NCA): Tyne Gap and Hadrian’s Wall
LNRS: North of Tyne
HMMP: Yes
Legal Agreement: Section 106
Status: Registered
Total units (indicative): 35.24
Overview
Prospect Hill is an ILM biodiversity gain site in Northumberland, positioned within the Tyne Gap and Hadrian's Wall National Character Area. The site provides 35.24 indicative biodiversity units through Lowland Meadows and Species-Rich Native Hedgerow habitats, supporting developments requiring off-site Biodiversity Net Gain across Northumberland and the surrounding area.
Prospect Hill specialises in two habitat types that are frequently sought during BNG procurement: Lowland Meadows at very high distinctiveness and Species-Rich Native Hedgerow. This focused habitat offering makes the site particularly well suited to developments requiring higher-distinctiveness grassland units alongside hedgerow habitats through a single off-site allocation.
An approved Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan is in place, the site is secured through a Section 106 agreement and is registered on the Biodiversity Gain Site Register under reference BGS-071024001.
Suitable For
Developments requiring Lowland Meadows units
Projects requiring very high distinctiveness grassland habitats
Developments seeking Species-Rich Native Hedgerow units
Schemes within or near the Tyne Gap and Hadrian's Wall National Character Area
Projects throughout Northumberland and neighbouring authorities
Developments seeking registered off-site biodiversity units
Coverage
Prospect Hill sits within Northumberland County Council and the Tyne Gap and Hadrian's Wall National Character Area, making it well placed to support developments across neighbouring planning authorities and landscape areas. Projects within the surrounding LPAs, NCAs and LNRS areas may also be able to utilise units from this habitat bank, subject to Biodiversity Net Gain trading rules, spatial risk and project-specific assessment.
Explore related biodiversity gain sites: If you're comparing habitat banks offering high-distinctiveness grassland habitats, you may also wish to explore Bridge Farm for Lowland Meadows, Traditional Orchards and Wet Woodland, Brigstock for Traditional Orchards and Lowland Meadows, or Wood Farm for Lowland Meadows and a broader mix of grassland, woodland, wetland and hedgerow habitats. Each ILM habitat bank offers different habitat types, unit availability and geographic coverage, helping you identify the most suitable off-site BNG solution for your project.
Last updated: September 2026
