Woking BNG
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Biodiversity Net Gain in Woking Local Planning Authority
Woking, situated in Surrey, is a borough that balances urban development with green spaces and natural landscapes. Covering about 63 square kilometres, it includes the town of Woking as its urban centre, surrounded by woodlands, parks, and heathlands.
Aligned with the Environment Act 2021, Woking 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 units, or contributions to ecological networks.
The LPA lies within the Thames Basin Heaths, the Thames Valley and the Chilterns National Character Areas, supporting priority habitats such as lowland heath, broadleaved woodland, and grasslands.
Woking’s combination of urban areas and important natural habitats presents opportunities for BNG through heathland restoration, woodland enhancement, and creation of wildflower meadows.
For developers, landowners, and planning professionals in Woking, understanding local habitats, planning policies, and biodiversity priorities is essential. Our team offers BNG assessments, habitat surveys, and ecological consultancy.
To learn more or receive updates about BNG units and schemes in the area, get in touch with us.
Habitats in Woking Local Planning Authority
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Woking supports a variety of habitats recognised under the Biodiversity Net Gain framework.
Grassland and Heathland Habitats
Lowland Heath: Priority habitat supporting reptiles, invertebrates, and specialised plants.
Improved Grassland: Managed grasslands with potential for biodiversity enhancement.
Woodland and Forest Habitats
Ancient and Secondary Broadleaved Woodland: Important for biodiversity and habitat connectivity.
Wet Woodland: Found in wetter areas and near watercourses.
Wetland and Watercourse Habitats
Rivers and Streams: Including tributaries of the River Wey, supporting aquatic species.
Ponds and Reedbeds: Provide habitats for amphibians and wetland birds.
Hedgerows and Linear Features
Species-Rich Hedgerows: Important wildlife corridors linking habitats across the borough.
Woking BNG Planning
High distinctiveness habitats such as lowland heath and ancient woodland are key for meaningful biodiversity net gain and require careful protection and management.
Lower distinctiveness habitats like improved grassland offer opportunities for habitat creation and enhancement.
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