Tewkesbury LPA BNG
Discover key habitats, BNG requirements, and planning guidance for developers in Tewkesbury LPA Local Planning Authority.
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Biodiversity Net Gain in Tewkesbury LPA Local Planning Authority
Tewkesbury Borough, located in Gloucestershire, South West England, is a predominantly rural area encompassing the historic market town of Tewkesbury and numerous villages. Covering approximately 260 square kilometres, the borough includes diverse landscapes such as the Severn and Avon river valleys, floodplains, and low-lying agricultural land.
In line with the Environment Act 2021, Tewkesbury Borough Council requires most development projects to deliver a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This can be achieved through on-site habitat creation or enhancement, off-site biodiversity credits, or participation in local nature recovery initiatives.
The borough lies primarily within National Character Area Severn and Avon Vales, characterised by floodplain grazing marshes, wet woodlands, species-rich grasslands, and river corridors. These habitats are vital for species such as otters, water voles, lapwings, and diverse wetland plants.
Effective BNG delivery in Tewkesbury requires careful management of floodplain habitats and protection of wetland sites, alongside opportunities for restoring hedgerows and species-rich grasslands in agricultural landscapes.
Our team provides comprehensive BNG assessments, habitat surveys, metric calculations, and guidance on sourcing biodiversity units for offsetting in the Tewkesbury area.
Habitats in Tewkesbury LPA Local Planning Authority
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Tewkesbury supports a range of habitats essential for local biodiversity and BNG achievement.
Wetland and Watercourse Habitats
Floodplain Grazing Marsh: Extensive areas along the Severn and Avon rivers, crucial for flood management and habitat diversity.
Rivers and Streams: River Severn and Avon tributaries provide habitat for fish, otters, water voles, and aquatic plants.
Wet Woodland and Reedbeds: Occur within floodplains and wetlands, supporting birds and invertebrates.
Grassland Habitats
Species-Rich Neutral Grassland: Present in meadows and pastures, important for pollinators and ground-nesting birds.
Modified Grassland: Found in farmland and improved pastures, offering scope for ecological enhancement.
Woodland and Scrub Habitats
Lowland Mixed Deciduous Woodland: Scattered woodlands support birds, bats, and insects.
Hedgerows and Scrub: Connect habitats across agricultural land, serving as wildlife corridors.
Cropland and Farmland Habitats
Arable Land: Widespread farmland with potential for field margin creation, beetle banks, and hedgerow planting.
Tewkesbury LPA BNG Planning
High distinctiveness habitats such as floodplain grazing marsh and wet woodland require careful protection and often involve detailed ecological assessments and mitigation.
Lower distinctiveness habitats like modified grassland and arable farmland can be enhanced to deliver BNG through habitat restoration and connectivity improvements.
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