Milton Keynes LPA BNG

Milton Keynes, located in Buckinghamshire, is a unitary authority renowned for its planned urban layout set within a rich rural and semi-natural landscape. Covering approximately 300 square kilometres, the borough combines extensive urban areas with woodlands, lakes, rivers, and parklands. Key urban centres include Milton Keynes city centre, Bletchley, and Wolverton.

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In accordance with the Environment Act 2021, Milton Keynes Council requires most new developments to deliver a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This can be achieved through on-site habitat creation or enhancement, off-site biodiversity units, or contributions to wider green infrastructure and nature recovery networks.

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Milton Keynes lies within the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Claylands, the Bedfordshire Greensand Ridge, and the Yardley-Whittlewood Ridge National Character Areas. The area supports a variety of habitats including ancient woodlands, lowland meadows, wetlands, and riverside corridors. These habitats contribute significantly to the borough’s ecological diversity and form a key part of local biodiversity conservation efforts.

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The borough’s combination of green wedges, linear parklands, and urban greenspaces presents opportunities for integrating BNG within new developments and enhancing ecological connectivity across urban and rural interfaces.

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For developers, landowners, and planning professionals working in Milton Keynes, understanding local habitat types, planning policies, and BNG requirements is essential. Our team provides expert BNG assessments, habitat mapping, and advice on on-site and off-site biodiversity enhancements.

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To learn more or receive updates about BNG units and schemes in the area, get in touch with us.