Cheshire West and Chester
Lostock Lagoon Habitat Bank - Open Mosaic Habitat Units available
BNG registered
Added on 22/01/2025Overview
Description
Comprising some 120 acres this habitat bank comprises former lime beds dating back to 1917. The sites primary use was to settle and cool lime waste from the nearby ammonia soda plant. Currently the site comprises poor and moderate grassland, bare ground and non priority ponds. Available for purchase : 7.5 Wetland ( Fens) Units 60.9 Pond ( priority) Units 48.29 Open Mosaic Habitat Units- GEDG are the only UK provider of OMH habitat 15.53 Wetland ( Reedbed) Units 39.76 Grassland Units 14.04 Mixed Scrub Units 2.51 Woodland Units 9.21 Hedgerow Units 2.61 Hedgerow ( species rich) Units Social- Alongside the ecological benefits this site also offers both community health and educational opportunities to local communities.
Local Planning Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
National Character Area
Shropshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire Plain
Total Units
200.35 units
Unit Price
POA
Area Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes | Ponds (priority habitat) | High | 60.9 | POA | |
| Urban | Open mosaic habitats on previously developed land | High | 48.29 | POA | |
| Wetland | Reedbeds | High | 15.53 | POA | |
| Grassland | Other neutral grassland | Medium | 39.76 | POA | |
| Heathland and shrub | Mixed scrub | Medium | 14.04 | POA | |
| Woodland and forest | Other woodland; broadleaved | Medium | 2.51 | POA | |
| Wetland | Fens (upland and lowland) | Very High | 7.5 | POA |
Hedgerow Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow with trees | High | 9.21 | POA | |
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow | Medium | 2.61 | POA |
Cheshire West and Chester
Available – Registered
Shropshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire Plain
Units available:
200.35
200.35
Unit price:
POA