Fylde LPA BNG
Discover key habitats, BNG requirements, and planning guidance for developers in Fylde LPA Local Planning Authority.
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Biodiversity Net Gain in Fylde LPA Local Planning Authority
Fylde, located in Lancashire on the North West England coast, covers approximately 164 square kilometres. This predominantly rural borough includes a mixture of coastal landscapes, agricultural land, and small urban settlements such as Lytham St Annes and Kirkham. Fylde’s diverse habitats support a range of wildlife and contribute to the area’s ecological value.
Fylde Borough Council supports the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in line with the Environment Act 2021, requiring most developments to achieve a minimum 10% net gain in biodiversity through on-site habitat creation, enhancement, or approved off-site units.
The area sits mainly within the Lancashire and Amounderness Plain National Character Area, characterized by flat lowland farmland, coastal dunes, salt marshes, and estuarine habitats. These habitats are important for priority species and include several BNG priority habitats under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, offering both opportunities and constraints for biodiversity net gain delivery.
Understanding Fylde’s landscape context and habitat distribution is vital for developers and planners to meet BNG obligations effectively.
Habitats in Fylde LPA Local Planning Authority
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Fylde supports a variety of habitats shaped by its coastal and agricultural setting:
Grassland Habitats
Coastal and lowland meadows, some of which are species-rich.
Improved grasslands dominate the agricultural areas.
Wetland and Coastal Habitats
Coastal dunes, salt marshes, and estuarine habitats along the Fylde coastline.
Small ponds and reedbeds occur inland.
Woodland and Scrub Habitats
Small patches of broadleaved woodland and scrub are scattered across the borough.
Hedgerows are common, often species-rich and supporting diverse wildlife.
Hedgerows and Linear Features
Native hedgerows with associated ditches provide important wildlife corridors in the rural landscape.
Lytham St Annes
Kirkham
Warton
Freckleton
Great Eccleston
Hambleton
Knott End
Pilling
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