Sandhouse Lane | BNG Units in Central Bedfordshire

Located in Central Bedfordshire, this habitat bank sits within the Greensand Ridge National Character Area and delivers grassland, scrub, hedgerow and watercourse units to support off-site Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.

Key Facts

  • BGS-230126002

  • Local Planning Authority (LPA): Central Bedfordshire

  • National Character Area (NCA): Greensand Ridge

  • HMMP: Yes

  • Legal Agreement: Section 106

  • Total units (indicative): 35.08

Overview

Sandhouse Lane is an ILM biodiversity gain site in Central Bedfordshire, positioned within the Greensand Ridge National Character Area.

This habitat bank delivers a diverse mix of habitat types, including Other Neutral Grassland, Mixed Scrub, Species-rich Native Hedgerow with Trees and Ditches, generating units across medium, high and very high distinctiveness categories.

An HMMP is in place and the site is legally secured via a Section 106 agreement. It is now registered on the Biodiversity Gain Site Register and units are available for allocation.

With a range of area-based, hedgerow and watercourse units available, Sandhouse Lane offers developers a flexible off-site BNG solution within Central Bedfordshire and the surrounding area.

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 8.38
Heathland and shrub Mixed scrub Medium 6.97
Hedgerow Species-rich native hedgerow with trees High 7.57
Hedgerow Species-rich native hedgerow with trees (associated with bank or ditch) Very High 3.02
Rivers and streams Ditches Medium 0.65
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