Stroud LPA BNG

Stroud District, situated in Gloucestershire, South West England, is a largely rural area famed for its rich landscapes of rolling hills, woodlands, and river valleys. Covering approximately 530 square kilometres, it includes the market town of Stroud alongside smaller settlements such as Nailsworth and Dursley. Much of the district lies within or adjacent to the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Severn Vale.

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Aligned with the Environment Act 2021, Stroud District Council requires most development projects to achieve a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Delivery can be through on-site habitat creation or enhancement, off-site biodiversity credits, or engagement with local nature recovery networks.

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The district’s position within National Character Areas Cotswolds and Severn and Avon Vales shapes its ecological identity. Key habitats include ancient woodlands, calcareous grasslands, river valleys, and hedgerows, many of which are priority habitats under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.

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Effective BNG delivery in Stroud necessitates careful integration of new developments with existing habitat networks and conservation areas, supporting species such as the dormouse, lapwing, and various pollinators.

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Our team offers detailed BNG assessments, habitat surveys, metric calculations, and access to local biodiversity offset schemes tailored to the Stroud area.