Dartford LPA BNG
Expert support for Biodiversity Net Gain in Dartford LPA. BNG assessments, habitat mapping & access to local BNG units.
.avif)
Trusted by Developers and Landowners
Biodiversity Net Gain in Dartford LPA Local Planning Authority
Dartford, located in Kent, is a borough authority characterized by a mix of urban centres, industrial areas, and pockets of rural and green space. Covering approximately 80 square kilometres, the borough includes the town of Dartford along with surrounding villages and river corridors.
Aligned with the Environment Act 2021, Dartford Borough Council requires most development projects to achieve a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This can be fulfilled through on-site habitat creation or enhancement, off-site biodiversity units, or contributions to local ecological networks.
The LPA sits within the Greater Thames Estuary and the North Kent Plain National Character Areas, supporting habitats such as ancient woodland fragments, grasslands, wetlands, and river corridors along the River Darent.
The urban-rural mix presents challenges but also opportunities for BNG through habitat restoration, river corridor enhancement, wetland creation, and green infrastructure improvements.
For developers, landowners, and planning professionals working in Dartford, understanding local habitats, planning policies, and biodiversity priorities is essential. Our team provides tailored BNG assessments, habitat surveys, and ecological consultancy.
To learn more or receive updates about BNG units and schemes in the area, get in touch with us.
Habitats in Dartford LPA Local Planning Authority
.avif)
Dartford supports several priority habitats recognised under the Biodiversity Net Gain framework.
Grassland and Open Habitats
Improved Grassland: Common in urban fringes and agricultural land, with potential for enhancement.
Scrub and Secondary Grassland: Found in disturbed or brownfield areas.
Woodland and Forest Habitats
Ancient Woodland: Fragmented patches supporting diverse flora and fauna.
Secondary Woodland: Common on urban fringes and post-industrial sites.
Wetland and Watercourse Habitats
Rivers and Streams: The River Darent corridor supports aquatic life and wetland habitats.
Ponds and Wet Meadows: Provide habitat for amphibians and invertebrates.
Hedgerows and Linear Features
Species-Rich Hedgerows: Serving as ecological corridors linking habitats across the borough.
Dartford LPA BNG Planning
High distinctiveness habitats such as ancient woodland and river corridors are central to delivering meaningful biodiversity net gain and require protection and careful management.
Lower distinctiveness habitats like improved grassland and secondary woodland offer opportunities for habitat creation and enhancement.
Dartford
Swanscombe
Get notified of a scheme
We do not currently have any schemes covering this LPA.
Get notified when a scheme is available in this area.
Discover Schemes in
Dartford LPA
LPA
Restoring ecosystems and creating sustainable habitats
through BNG and nutrient mitigation.
Shavington Estate
Shavington Estate
Hurst Farm
Hurst Farm
Essex BNG at Priors Farm
Essex BNG at Priors Farm
Somerset BNG Scheme
Trinity Farm & Eastcombe Fields
Tees Nutrient Mitigation
Tees Nutrient Mitigation Scheme
.jpg)
Wiltshire BNG at Lydeway
Land at Lydeway
.jpg)
Herefordshire BNG at Hampton Wafre
Hampton Wafre Farm
Are you looking to start a BNG scheme?
Talk to Greenshank and explore the opportunities we offer through your land.
Latest News
A step-by-step guide for landowners looking to sell their land as BNG units, and how Greenshank can help at every stage of the process.
.webp)
Find out how biodiversity net gain legislation works under the Environment Act 2021, what it requires, and which developments are exempt.
Find out how nutrient mitigation schemes work for landowners, how nutrient credits are generated, and how to combine nutrient and BNG income.