South Downs National Park
Wiston Biodiversity Project
BNG registered
Added on 01/06/2026Overview
Description
The Wiston Biodiversity Project offers developers a straightforward and secure route to meeting their statutory obligations, while directly supporting the restoration of wildflower meadows and the safeguarding of historic downland and rare chalk grasslands- ecologically rich landscapes for which Wiston Estate is a proud custodian. All BNG units from the Wiston Biodiversity Project are 100% secure and monitored by the South Downs National Park Authority, ensuring full compliance and long term ecological value. We have 2 registered sites BGS-080925003 and BGS-140524001 within the Low Weald and South Downs NCA's.
Local Planning Authority
South Downs National Park
National Character Area
Low Weald
Size
54.69 hectares
Total Units
357.72 units
Unit Price
£0 - £20,000
Area Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Traditional orchards | High | 6.12 | £0 | |
| Heathland and shrub | Mixed scrub | Medium | 14.83 | £0 | |
| Woodland and forest | Wet woodland | High | 2.53 | £0 | |
| Woodland and forest | Lowland mixed deciduous woodland | High | 0.9 | £0 | |
| Grassland | Other neutral grassland | Medium | 313.41 | £20,000 | |
| Lakes | Ponds (non-priority habitat) | Medium | 6.24 | £0 | |
| Grassland | Lowland calcareous grassland | High | 3.89 | £0 | |
| Individual trees | Rural tree | Medium | 0.93 | £0 |
Hedgerow Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow with trees | High | 7.85 | £0 | |
| Hedgerow | Ecologically valuable line of trees | Medium | 1.02 | £0 |
South Downs National Park
Available – Registered
Low Weald
Units available:
357.72
357.72
Unit price:
£0 - £20,000