Bolsover LPA BNG
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Biodiversity Net Gain in Bolsover LPA Local Planning Authority
Bolsover is a largely rural district in Derbyshire, East Midlands, covering around 218 square kilometres. The district encompasses small towns such as Bolsover and Shirebrook, surrounded by a mosaic of agricultural land, woodland, and former mining landscapes. The area includes important watercourses such as the River Doe Lea and several tributaries, contributing to local biodiversity and landscape character.
Bolsover District Council requires most development projects to achieve a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in line with the Environment Act 2021. This target can be met through habitat creation or enhancement on-site or via off-site biodiversity units and strategic ecological initiatives.
Bolsover falls mainly within National Character Areas Southern Magnesian Limestone, and Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire Coalfield, featuring habitats such as broadleaved woodland, lowland meadows, species-rich hedgerows, and riparian corridors. The legacy of coal mining has also created opportunities for novel habitats on reclaimed land.
The district’s rural setting combined with urban fringe areas provides varied opportunities for habitat enhancement and connectivity improvements critical for BNG delivery.
We offer BNG support services in Bolsover, including habitat surveys, biodiversity metric assessments, and guidance on local biodiversity offsetting.
Habitats in Bolsover LPA Local Planning Authority
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Bolsover features a mix of priority habitats important for biodiversity net gain.
Grassland and Farmland Habitats
Lowland Meadows: Species-rich meadows supporting pollinators and ground-nesting birds.
Improved and Semi-Improved Grassland: Agricultural grasslands with scope for restoration and habitat enhancement.
Arable Field Margins: Provide important habitat for invertebrates and small mammals when managed appropriately.
Woodland and Scrub Habitats
Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland: Scattered woodlands supporting diverse fauna including bats and woodland birds.
Species-Rich Hedgerows: Form essential wildlife corridors linking habitats.
Wetland and Watercourse Habitats
River Doe Lea and Tributaries: Supporting aquatic species such as fish, otters, and water vole.
Ponds and Reedbeds: Found throughout the district providing habitat for amphibians and wetland birds.
Post-Mining and Brownfield Habitats
Open Mosaic Habitat on Previously Developed Land (OMHPDL): Created on reclaimed mining sites, supporting invertebrates and early successional species.
Bolsover LPA BNG Planning
High distinctiveness habitats like lowland meadows, ancient woodland, and river corridors should be safeguarded and enhanced to deliver meaningful biodiversity uplift under BNG.
Lower distinctiveness habitats, including improved grassland and arable land, provide opportunities for enhancement through planting schemes, buffer strips, and wetland creation.
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