Yorkshire Dales National Park BNG

The Yorkshire Dales National Park, covering approximately 2,178 square kilometres across North Yorkshire and Cumbria, is characterised by its iconic limestone valleys, upland moorlands, hay meadows, and diverse river systems. The park is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, pastoral landscapes, and high biodiversity value.

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Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, as the planning body, enforces Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements in line with the Environment Act 2021. Most development proposals are required to achieve at least 10% BNG, delivered through on-site habitat enhancement, restoration, or off-site biodiversity credits.

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Situated largely within the Yorkshire Dales National Character Area, the park supports important habitats such as limestone pavements, species-rich hay meadows, upland heath, and ancient woodland. These habitats provide refuge for species including black grouse, curlew, otter, and rare orchids.

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Effective BNG implementation focuses on protecting and restoring upland heath, limestone grasslands, and hay meadows, alongside enhancing woodland and riparian corridors to strengthen ecological connectivity.

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Our consultancy offers tailored BNG assessments, habitat surveys, and metric calculations specific to the upland and limestone-rich environment of the Yorkshire Dales.