Great Yarmouth LPA BNG

Great Yarmouth, located on the Norfolk coast in the East of England, is a coastal borough with a distinctive mix of urban, coastal, and rural environments. Covering around 180 square kilometres, it includes the historic seaside town of Great Yarmouth as well as rural villages, marshland, and portions of the Norfolk Broads.

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As required under the Environment Act 2021, Great Yarmouth Borough Council mandates a minimum 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for most developments. This can be achieved through on-site habitat creation or enhancement, off-site biodiversity units, or through partnerships with local habitat banks and conservation schemes—particularly within the sensitive coastal and wetland areas of the borough.

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The borough falls within National Character Area The Broads, with landscapes dominated by low-lying grazing marsh, reedbeds, fens, sand dunes, and saline lagoons. These ecosystems contribute to the internationally significant biodiversity of the area, much of which is protected by designations such as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), and Ramsar sites.

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BNG delivery in Great Yarmouth must account for high ecological sensitivity, especially near the coast, wetland complexes, and protected sites. However, it also presents opportunities to enhance underused land, urban green infrastructure, and farmland margins.

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We support developers, planners, and landowners in Great Yarmouth with comprehensive BNG services, including metric assessments, habitat planning, and access to biodiversity offset providers. Get in touch to explore BNG opportunities tailored to your site.