South Cambridgeshire
Boxworth Habitat Bank
BNG registered
Added on 25/06/2026Overview
Description
Boxworth Habitat Bank | South Cambridgeshire Looking for a quick way to gauge your offsite BNG costs? Try our free instant BNG estimator on the BNG Partnership website to calculate your needs in seconds. Overview The Boxworth Habitat Bank offers fully verified offsite Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units ready for immediate allocation to clear planning conditions. This 20-hectare site strategically transforms intensively farmed land into a high-integrity ecological buffer located just 1 km north of the Overhall Grove SSSI. Key Marketplace Benefits LPA / NCA Compatibility: Located within South Cambridgeshire District Council and the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Claylands NCA, eliminating spatial multiplier penalties for local developments. Ready for Rapid Allocation: Fully registered with Natural England and legally secured via a Section 106 agreement for swift planning approval. Zero Long-Term Risk: Fully funded and managed by professional ecologists and agricultural partners for the mandatory 30-year lifecycle. Available Habitat Units Delivering a diverse ecosystem mosaic mimicking ancient Cambridgeshire woodlands: Other Woodland (Broadleaved) – featuring Elm, English Oak, Beech, and Birch. Other Neutral Grassland – species-rich mix including Oxeye Daisy, Knapweed, and Yellow Rattle. Traditional Orchards – featuring a heritage mix of Apple, Pear, Cherry, and Quince. Native Hedgerows – including Hazel, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, and Holly.
Local Planning Authority
South Cambridgeshire
National Character Area
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Claylands
Size
7.34 hectares
Total Units
52.51 units
Unit Price
POA
Area Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Other neutral grassland | Medium | 37 | POA | |
| Heathland and shrub | Mixed scrub | Medium | 4.15 | POA | |
| Woodland and forest | Other woodland; broadleaved | Medium | 2.16 | POA | |
| Grassland | Traditional orchards | High | 4.5 | POA |
Hedgerow Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow | Medium | 4.7 | POA |
South Cambridgeshire
Available – Registered
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Claylands
BNG Partnership
Brightfield Business Hub, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6XU
Units available:
52.51
52.51
Unit price:
POA