Broxtowe LPA BNG

Broxtowe is a borough in western Nottinghamshire that borders Nottingham city to the east and stretches west to the edge of the Erewash Valley. Covering approximately 80 square kilometres, Broxtowe is a largely urban district with key settlements such as Beeston, Kimberley, Stapleford, and Eastwood, alongside a network of green spaces, woodlands, and river corridors.

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In line with the Environment Act 2021, Broxtowe Borough Council requires most new developments to achieve a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This can be delivered through on-site enhancements, off-site biodiversity units, or contributions to strategic green infrastructure and local ecological networks.

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The borough sits primarily within the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire Coalfield National Character Area, and is influenced by the nearby Trent Valley Washlands. The landscape includes post-industrial habitats, riverbanks, urban parks, and remnants of lowland mixed woodland. The River Erewash, which forms part of the western boundary, is a key ecological corridor within the district.

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BNG in Broxtowe often focuses on integrating biodiversity into urban and suburban environments—such as enhancing linear features, restoring riparian margins, and converting amenity grassland into species-rich habitats.

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We offer full support with BNG metric assessments, urban biodiversity planning, and identifying offset solutions tailored to Broxtowe’s urban-edge context.