Straits Farm | BNG Units in South Downs National Park
Located within the South Downs National Park, this biodiversity gain site sits in the Wealden Greensand National Character Area and delivers an exceptionally diverse range of grassland, woodland, scrub, wetland and hedgerow units to support off-site Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
Key Facts
Local Planning Authority (LPA): South Downs National Park
National Character Area (NCA): Wealden Greensand
HMMP: Yes
Legal Agreement: Pending
Total units (indicative): 279.14
Overview
Straits Farm is an ILM biodiversity gain site within the South Downs National Park, positioned in the Wealden Greensand National Character Area.
The site delivers one of the widest habitat mixes in ILM's portfolio, including Other Neutral Grassland, Modified Grassland, Traditional Orchards, Mixed Scrub, Wet Woodland, Ponds (Non-priority), Rural Trees and multiple hedgerow types, generating units across medium and high distinctiveness categories. Traditional Orchards and Wet Woodland are both priority habitat types under the Biodiversity Metric.
An HMMP is in place and the legal agreement is currently being finalised. Units are available to reserve now ahead of registration on the Biodiversity Gain Site Register.
With over 270 area-based units and hedgerow units available across nine habitat types, Straits Farm offers developers a comprehensive off-site BNG solution within the South Downs National Park 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
