Windsor and Maidenhead BNG
Expert support for Biodiversity Net Gain in Windsor and Maidenhead. BNG assessments, habitat mapping & access to local BNG units.
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Biodiversity Net Gain in Windsor and Maidenhead Local Planning Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead, a unitary authority in Berkshire, combines historic towns with extensive rural landscapes and river corridors. Covering approximately 226 square kilometres, the area includes the towns of Windsor, Maidenhead, and surrounding villages, with significant green spaces, woodlands, and parts of the Thames Valley.
Aligned with the Environment Act 2021, Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council requires most development projects to achieve a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This may be delivered via on-site habitat creation or enhancement, off-site biodiversity units, or contributions to ecological networks.
The LPA lies within the Chilterns, the Thames Valley and the Thames Basin Heaths National Character Areas, featuring habitats such as ancient woodlands, chalk grasslands, river floodplains, and wetland mosaics, all important for regional biodiversity and conservation priorities.
The mix of urban, rural, and riverine habitats presents opportunities for integrating BNG through habitat restoration, creation, and sustainable land management.
For developers, landowners, and planning professionals working in Windsor and Maidenhead, understanding local habitats, planning policy, and biodiversity priorities is essential. Our team offers detailed BNG assessments, habitat surveys, and practical support for biodiversity enhancement.
To learn more or receive updates about BNG units and schemes in the area, get in touch with us.
Habitats in Windsor and Maidenhead Local Planning Authority
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The landscape supports a variety of habitats recognised under the Biodiversity Net Gain framework.
Grassland Habitats
Chalk and Calcareous Grassland: Found on upland areas, rich in wildflowers and invertebrates.
Floodplain Meadows: Along the Thames and tributaries, supporting diverse plant and bird species.
Woodland and Forest Habitats
Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland: Widespread, providing habitat for birds, bats, and fungi.
Mixed Woodland: Common across rural and suburban areas.
Wetland and Watercourse Habitats
Rivers and Streams: The Thames and its tributaries flow through the area, supporting aquatic and riparian species.
Ponds and Reedbeds: Present in floodplain and wetland areas, essential for amphibians and wetland birds.
Hedgerows and Linear Features
Species-Rich Hedgerows: Key wildlife corridors linking habitats across agricultural and suburban landscapes.
Windsor and Maidenhead BNG Planning
High distinctiveness habitats such as ancient woodland, chalk grassland, and floodplain meadows are critical for meaningful BNG and require targeted protection and enhancement.
Lower distinctiveness habitats like improved grassland and urban green spaces offer flexible options for habitat creation and biodiversity uplift.
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