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.