Prospect Hill | BNG Units in Northumberland
Located above the Tyne Valley in Northumberland, this registered biodiversity gain site delivers Very High distinctiveness Lowland Meadow units alongside Species-Rich Native Hedgerow Units to support off-site Biodiversity Net Gain.
Key Facts
BGS-071024001
Local Planning Authority (LPA): Northumberland
National Character Area (NCA): Tyne Gap and Hadrian’s Wall
HMMP: Yes
Legal Agreement: Section 106
Total units (indicative): 35.24
Overview
Prospect Hill is an ILM habitat bank positioned within Northumberland LPA, overlooking the Tyne Valley in the Tyne Gap and Hadrian’s Wall National Character Area.
The site currently comprises Lowland Meadow in poor condition, which is being enhanced to good condition to generate very high distinctiveness grassland units. In addition, species-rich native hedgerow units are being created to strengthen ecological connectivity and long-term biodiversity value.
An HMMP and Section 106 Agreement are in place, and the site is fully registered on the Biodiversity Gain Site Register.
With a focused habitat offer centred on very high distinctiveness Lowland Meadow, Prospect Hill supports developers seeking off-site BNG units in Northumberland and across the wider Tyne Valley region.
For information on site suitability, allocation and next steps, please enquire and the team will confirm the most appropriate route for your project.
