Ealing LPA BNG
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Biodiversity Net Gain in Ealing LPA Local Planning Authority
Ealing, located in West London, is a large and diverse borough combining busy urban centres, suburban neighbourhoods, historic parks, and river corridors. Covering approximately 56 square kilometres, it includes areas such as Ealing, Acton, Southall, Greenford, and Hanwell. The borough features a rich variety of green and blue spaces, including over 100 parks, nature reserves, and greenways that support significant urban biodiversity.
Aligned with the Environment Act 2021, Ealing Council requires most development proposals to deliver a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This can be achieved through on-site habitat creation or enhancement, use of off-site biodiversity units, or contributions to borough-wide ecological and green infrastructure strategies.
Ealing lies within the Northern Thames Basin National Character Area and is shaped by the River Brent, Grand Union Canal, and several large parks. These linear and open space features form key habitat corridors that support birds, bats, amphibians, and invertebrates across the urban environment.
The borough’s mix of housing estates, town centres, and natural landscapes presents multiple opportunities for BNG—from enhancing riparian zones and parkland to integrating green roofs, wildflower verges, and sustainable drainage systems in new developments.
For developers, landowners, and planning professionals operating in Ealing, understanding the borough’s planning context, habitat types, and BNG priorities is essential. Our team provides services including habitat surveys, metric assessments, and support for designing effective on-site or off-site BNG solutions.
To learn more or receive updates about BNG units and schemes in the area, get in touch with us.
Habitats in Ealing LPA Local Planning Authority
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Ealing’s varied landscape supports a wide range of habitat types recognised under the Biodiversity Net Gain framework.
Grassland Habitats
Amenity Grassland: Common across parks and residential areas, often with potential for wildflower meadow conversion.
Urban Meadows: Increasingly established in public open spaces and verges to support pollinators.
Neutral Grassland: Found in nature reserves and green spaces, supporting diverse flora and invertebrates.
Woodland and Forest Habitats
Broadleaved Woodland: Present in locations such as Horsenden Hill and Perivale Wood, offering habitat for birds, bats, and woodland species.
Secondary Woodland and Scrub: Found on former industrial sites and park edges, contributing to urban ecological value.
Orchards and Tree Belts: Enhance structural diversity and provide foraging habitat across the borough.
Wetland and Watercourse Habitats
Rivers and Streams: The River Brent and its tributaries form vital corridors for aquatic and riparian species.
Canals and Docks: The Grand Union Canal supports wetland plants, fish, and nesting waterfowl.
Ponds and SuDS: Found in parks and developments, providing amphibian and invertebrate habitat.
Urban and Built Habitats
Green Roofs and Living Walls: Adopted in modern developments to improve ecological performance and thermal efficiency.
Brownfield Land: Offers high biodiversity potential, especially for invertebrates and early successional species.
Private Gardens and Allotments: Important for pollinators, small mammals, and ecological connectivity.
Hedgerows and Linear Features
Railway Lines and Greenways: Provide wildlife corridors through densely built areas.
Street Trees and Hedgerows: Common throughout Ealing, enhancing landscape character and ecological networks.
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