Oadby and Wigston LPA BNG
Explore BNG rules, habitats, and opportunities in Oadby and Wigston LPA LPA. Learn how to meet biodiversity requirements in planning and development.
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Biodiversity Net Gain in Oadby and Wigston LPA Local Planning Authority
Oadby and Wigston is a small borough in Leicestershire, East Midlands, covering about 47 square kilometres. It comprises the urban areas of Oadby and Wigston, along with surrounding suburban and semi-rural land. The borough lies close to Leicester city and is characterised by residential areas interspersed with parks, gardens, and small patches of natural habitat.
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council requires most developments to deliver a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) following the Environment Act 2021. BNG may be achieved through on-site habitat enhancement, off-site biodiversity units, or contributions to local green infrastructure.
The area falls within National Character Areas High Leicestershire and Leicestershire Vales, with habitats including urban green spaces, small woodlands, species-rich hedgerows, and watercourses such as the River Sence.
There are opportunities to enhance biodiversity by improving parks, creating wildflower meadows, and restoring hedgerows and riparian habitats.
Our team offers BNG assessments, habitat mapping, and ecological advice tailored for developments in Oadby and Wigston.
Habitats in Oadby and Wigston LPA Local Planning Authority
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Oadby and Wigston supports a variety of urban and semi-rural habitats important for biodiversity.
Grassland and Farmland Habitats
Urban Grassland and Parkland: Managed lawns and recreational areas with potential for wildflower enhancement.
Improved Grassland: Areas around the urban edge that could be enhanced with native plants.
Woodland and Scrub Habitats
Small Deciduous Woodlands and Copse: Pockets of woodland providing habitat for birds, bats, and invertebrates.
Species-Rich Hedgerows: Important for connecting green spaces and providing wildlife corridors.
Wetland and Watercourse Habitats
Rivers and Streams: The River Sence and tributaries support aquatic and riparian species.
Ponds and Wet Gardens: Urban ponds that offer habitat for amphibians and invertebrates.
Oadby and Wigston LPA BNG Planning
High distinctiveness habitats such as species-rich hedgerows and small woodland patches are important for biodiversity and should be prioritised for protection and enhancement.
Lower distinctiveness habitats such as urban grassland and parkland can be enhanced through wildflower planting and habitat diversification.
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