Maximising the value of
Biodiversity Net Gain

Developer or planning authority? We help you find and purchase the BNG units you need. Farmer or landowner? See just how profitable your land could be. Discover everything you need to know about the new Biodiversity Net Gain policy in England.
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What is Biodiversity Net Gain?

From January 2024, any new housing or infrastructure development in England is subject to new biodiversity net gain (BNG) rules and guidelines. They state that if a project needs planning consent, developers need to replace lost biodiversity – and add 10% – somewhere within the same local borough. That land must then be preserved for at least 30 years.

The ultimate goal is to create and maintain more natural habitats and improve our local environments. To do this, developers and planning authorities can purchase land off-site for biodiversity development. Farmers and landowners can sell that land – a BNG unit – to profit from any areas that are unsuitable for farming.

YOUR BNG EXPERTS

JO TOWNSON MRICS

RURAL ADVISOR
Sectors
Planning and Development, Land Sales,
Advice on Development Agreements,
Submission of Planning Applications
QUALIFICATIONS
BSc (Hons) MRICS

The benefits of Biodiversity Net Gain

Increase the value of any land that’s unsuitable for farming

Retain ownership of your land and get 100% of BNG unit price

Multiple BNG units ready to buy across Cheshire & Shropshire

Proven profits, sales and success for developers and landowners

Find out how much your land could be worth

BNG units are calculated using a series of metrics that focus on a habitat’s size, distinctiveness, condition, and strategic significance. Our experts know exactly how to estimate biodiversity net gains and losses, walk through all the potential revenue per acre with you, and sell your BNG units for maximum profit.
Our network of sites across Cheshire and Shropshire is growing. Download our prospectus to see the BNG units available right now for developers and planning authorities.
BNG unit for sale

Whether you want to buy BNG units or find out how much your land could be worth under the generous Biodiversity Net Gain scheme, we’re here to help you with every stage of the process.

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UNIT SALES

OFF-SITE BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN AT WHIRLEY FOLD FARM

An opportunity has arisen at Whirley Fold Farm, North-West Macclesfield where it is foreseen that up to 43.15 BNG units are available to purchase on this site.

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Case Studies

ADLINGTON ESTATE PIONEERS BNG SCHEME FOR DEVELOPERS

This historic Estate is one of the very first to pioneer this approach and offer its land for fulfilling off-site BNG ‘units’ to developers in Cheshire.

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services we offer

Biodiversity Net Gain
Biodiversity Net Gain
Strategic Land & Estate Management
Strategic Land & Estate Management
Planning & Development
Planning & Development
Valuations
Valuations
Land Sales
Land Sales
Rural Professional Services
Rural Professional Services