East Riding of Yorkshire LPA BNG
Discover key habitats, BNG requirements, and planning guidance for developers in East Riding of Yorkshire LPA Local Planning Authority.
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Biodiversity Net Gain in East Riding of Yorkshire LPA Local Planning Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire, located in the North East of England, is a predominantly rural Local Planning Authority covering approximately 930 square kilometres. The area features a diverse landscape of rolling farmland, extensive coastline along the North Sea, and scattered market towns such as Beverley, Bridlington, and Goole.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council supports the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in line with the Environment Act 2021. Most developments within the LPA are required to secure a minimum 10% net gain in biodiversity value through habitat creation, enhancement, or approved off-site biodiversity units.
The LPA falls within several National Character Areas (NCAs), primarily the Holderness Coast (NCA 33) and Yorkshire Wolds (NCA 32), influencing the habitats typical of the region. These include coastal habitats, lowland mixed farmland, ancient woodlands, chalk grasslands, and wetlands — many designated as priority habitats under UK biodiversity frameworks.
Developers, landowners, and planners operating in East Riding benefit from tailored ecological support including habitat mapping, BNG assessments, and access to verified biodiversity units to ensure effective BNG delivery.
Habitats in East Riding of Yorkshire LPA Local Planning Authority
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East Riding’s landscape supports a variety of habitats:
Grassland Habitats
Chalk and limestone grasslands found in the Yorkshire Wolds support species-rich calcareous flora.
Lowland meadows and neutral grasslands are scattered across the agricultural landscape, supporting diverse invertebrates and birds.
Improved grasslands dominate the farming landscape but have lower distinctiveness unless enhanced.
Woodland and Forest Habitats
Ancient woodlands and mixed deciduous forests occur mainly on the Wolds and along river corridors.
Hedgerows and small woodland patches form important ecological networks.
Coastal and Wetland Habitats
Extensive mudflats, saltmarsh, and sand dune habitats occur along the Holderness coast, providing critical habitat for migratory and resident bird species.
Wetlands, including reedbeds and freshwater marshes, are present around river valleys and floodplains.
Cropland Habitats
Arable farming dominates much of the landscape, with opportunities to integrate biodiversity through field margins and buffer strips.
Hedgerows and Linear Features
Species-rich hedgerows with associated banks and ditches provide key wildlife corridors.
Bridlington
Beverley
Goole
Cottingham
Hessle
Driffield
Elloughton-cum-Brough
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