Teignbridge LPA BNG

Teignbridge, located in South Devon, encompasses a mix of coastal areas, estuaries, moorland edge, and rolling farmland. Covering approximately 638 square kilometres, the district includes towns such as Newton Abbot, Dawlish, and Teignmouth, and borders Dartmoor National Park to the west. Much of Teignbridge is nationally valued for its natural assets, with parts falling within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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In line with the Environment Act 2021, Teignbridge District Council requires most development proposals to deliver a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This can be achieved through on-site habitat enhancement, off-site biodiversity units, or partnerships with local nature recovery and habitat banking initiatives. The council has also been an early adopter of green infrastructure and biodiversity policies.

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Teignbridge spans National Character Areas including South Devon and Dartmoor. The area includes estuarine and wetland habitats associated with the Teign and Exe estuaries—designated as Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Ramsar sites—and supports populations of protected species including cirl buntings and bats.

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Delivering BNG in Teignbridge requires early ecological input, especially where development may affect sensitive species or habitats. Strategic BNG design must reflect the area's biodiversity-rich agricultural and coastal setting.

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We offer full BNG support in Teignbridge including metric assessments, baseline surveys, ecological design, and access to biodiversity offsetting solutions aligned with local policy.