Mid Sussex LPA BNG
Expert support for Biodiversity Net Gain in Mid Sussex LPA. BNG assessments, habitat mapping & access to local BNG units.
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Biodiversity Net Gain in Mid Sussex LPA Local Planning Authority
Mid Sussex, located in West Sussex, encompasses a predominantly rural district with market towns, villages, and significant areas of natural landscape. Covering about 330 square kilometres, the district includes key towns such as Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, and East Grinstead, surrounded by woodlands, farmland, and chalk downlands.
Aligned with the Environment Act 2021, Mid Sussex District Council requires most development projects to deliver a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This can be met through on-site habitat creation or enhancement, off-site biodiversity units, or contributions to ecological networks.
The LPA lies within the High Weald and the Low Weald National Character Areas, which influence its ecological character and support priority habitats such as ancient woodland, chalk grassland, and wetland habitats.
Mid Sussex’s combination of urban expansion and valuable natural habitats presents opportunities for BNG through woodland management, chalk grassland restoration, and pond creation.
For developers, landowners, and planning professionals in Mid Sussex, understanding local habitats, planning policies, and biodiversity priorities is essential. Our team offers 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 Mid Sussex LPA Local Planning Authority
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Mid Sussex supports a variety of habitats recognised under the Biodiversity Net Gain framework.
Grassland Habitats
Chalk Grassland: Species-rich calcareous grasslands supporting rare plants and invertebrates.
Improved Grassland: Managed farmland grasslands with potential for enhancement.
Woodland and Forest Habitats
Ancient and Secondary Broadleaved Woodland: Extensive woodland areas providing important biodiversity.
Wet Woodland: Occurring near watercourses and wet areas.
Wetland and Watercourse Habitats
Ponds and Streams: Supporting amphibians, aquatic invertebrates, and birds.
Hedgerows and Linear Features
Species-Rich Hedgerows: Key corridors linking habitats across the landscape.
Mid Sussex LPA BNG Planning
High distinctiveness habitats such as chalk grassland and ancient woodland are central to meaningful biodiversity net gain and require careful management.
Lower distinctiveness habitats like improved grassland and hedgerows offer scope for habitat restoration and creation.
Haywards Heath
Burgess Hill
East Grinstead
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Discover Schemes in
Mid Sussex 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
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Wiltshire BNG at Lydeway
Land at Lydeway
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Herefordshire BNG at Hampton Wafre
Hampton Wafre Farm
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