St Albans
Wheathampstead Habitat Bank
Added on 10/02/2026
Overview
Description
Environment Bank is England's leading provider of off-site Biodiversity Units. Nestled in the Chiltern Hills is Wheathampstead Habitat Bank – a 110-acre parcel of land that is restoring crucial habitats in Hertfordshire. This site is largely made up of arable grassland with low biodiversity – which is why it is such an effective site for nature recovery. We are hoping that our enhancement of the land enables native wildlife, such as white-letter hairstreak butterfly, to thrive in the years to come. This Habitat Bank is being added to the biodiversity gain sites register and our Biodiversity Units are being reserved and purchased. Prices are inclusive of all fees and include legal and planning support. For our latest prices and availability, contact us directly via the Contact Seller button.
Local Planning Authority
St Albans
National Character Area
Chilterns
Size
10 hectares
Total Units
347.6 units
Unit Price
POA
Area Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Modified grassland | Low | TBC | POA | |
| Grassland | Other neutral grassland | Medium | 318.16 | POA | |
| Woodland and forest | Other woodland; broadleaved | Medium | 1.03 | POA | |
| Heathland and shrub | Hazel scrub | Medium | 10 | POA | |
| Grassland | Lowland meadows | Very High | 10 | POA |
Hedgerow Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgerow | Native hedgerow | Low | TBC | POA | |
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow with trees | High | 6.93 | POA | |
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow with trees - associated with bank or ditch | Very High | 1.48 | POA |
St Albans
Available
Chilterns
Environment Bank
Units available:
347.6
347.6
Unit price:
POA