Biodiversity Net Gain

Working with land owners, local authorities, developers & new homes companies to develop opportunities for biodiversity offsetting throughout the region.

The Government’s 25 year Environment Plan sets out an aspiration to mainstream biodiversity net gain in the planning system and move towards approaches the integrate natural capital benefits.

The Government defines Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach to development, and/or land management, that aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than it was beforehand. The word ‘biodiversity’ comes from the term ‘biological diversity’

Sustainable Development

Sustainable development sits atop the political agenda for the farm and rural sector in terms of new developments, which in turn ensures that improving biodiversity is a key driver for developers, land owners and local planning authorities across the UK.

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach used to improve the biodiversity value of a development. Once applied, on completion, a site will have be sure to have a positive ecological impact, delivering improvements through habitat creation or enhancement after avoiding or mitigating harm.

The areas of biodiversity can be created within the new development or off set to land away from the build site to create new woodland, ponds and areas where all species of flora, fauna, insects and animals can thrive.

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The concept of ‘Biodiversity Offsetting’ seeks to minimise the environmental impacts of a development project by ensuring that any environmental damage caused by the development process in one place is compensated for somewhere else – through a system of biodiversity credits and ‘habitat banking’.

Requirements are specified under the Biodiversity Metric 3, providing a British standard for all new development projects.

If you wish to discuss how biodiversity net gain could impact your future development plans or are looking to understand how you may be able to make money from offering suitable habitat for offsetting, please contact our team by completing this form behind the ‘contact us’ button and we will be in touch.

My company has been using the Howkins and Harrison’s block management department to manage several blocks of flats we developed. The team lead by Mark and Sophie are instrumental in getting all the correct processes in place to ensure the blocks meet the legal and safety standards in addition to ensuring the day to day duties of maintaining and running the blocks are in place. The team takes time in understanding the dynamics of a block by visiting at several times during the development and the handover is always smooth. During our sales process the team assist in responding to the block management enquires making that side of the conveyance process easier. I know from experience that after handover they manage any issues that may arise from the blocks allowing us to simply focus on our current projects. It’s a complete peace of mind for us which is the reason for them being our preferred block manager.

Block ManagementParm, Tier 7 Developments Ltd, Director.

I just wanted to say a very big 'Thank You' for the fabulous work you did for Title Developments Ltd over the last 16 months or so related to the sale/transfer of our land in Warwick.

The financial result for this firm is way better than we could have imagined.

Your emails were always clear, and very carefully thought through, and generally far more informative and timely than those from the other estate agents, managing agents and surveying firms that I regularly have to deal with. I was very impressed.

I wish you the very best of luck in the future, and many thanks once again.

Title Developments Limited

Ali, Beth and Carly at the Lutterworth branch have been amazing! They have offered so much support, put up with my many questions and always have a really positive attitude. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell! Thank you for all of your help.

Rosie Haddon

These are by far the best letting agents I have ever dealt with. Nothing is a problem and communication is excellent. I’ve been dealing with Nikki Douglas from the Atherstone branch and I can’t recommend their services enough.

Helen

I would just like to share a 5 Star review for Linda Redmond from the Atherstone Branch. I cannot fault her fantastic enthusiasm & knowledge on the property I have viewed & followed onto purchase. Having actual knowledge and passion for the job is so important, I have had many viewings from all different estate agents and Linda provided by far the best experience. Actually caring and taking time to know the property you are selling goes a long way, I could really tell she was passionate and had took time to give me the best information possible. Thanks Linda, will definitely be selling & recommending H&H Atherstone for selling!