Tunbridge Wells
Ashurst, Kent by Wates Wildscape
Added on 23/06/2026
Overview
Description
Ashurst is Wates Wildscape’s first operational habitat site, providing a real-world example of Biodiversity Net Gain in practice. The site delivers a diverse range of habitats, including grassland, scrub, woodland and wetland. With over 100 BNG units available, Ashurst provides an immediate, compliant solution for developments in the surrounding area. The site has been designed to deliver long-term biodiversity gains, supported by structured management over 30 years and beyond. Ashurst demonstrates the full Wates Wildscape model - converting land into a functioning ecological asset while providing developers with a reliable route to meeting BNG requirements. Wates Wildscape is part of the Wates Group - a 128 year family business that embodies the purpose of reimagining place for people and nature to thrive
Local Planning Authority
Tunbridge Wells
National Character Area
High Weald
Size
16.68 hectares
Total Units
108.71 units
Unit Price
POA
Area Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Other neutral grassland | Medium | 52 | POA | |
| Lakes | Ponds (priority habitat) | High | 4.76 | POA | |
| Lakes | Ponds (non-priority habitat) | Medium | 1.74 | POA | |
| Wetland | Reedbeds | High | 3.24 | POA | |
| Heathland and shrub | Mixed scrub | Medium | 30.76 | POA | |
| Woodland and forest | Other woodland; broadleaved | Medium | 5.71 | POA | |
| Individual trees | Rural tree | Medium | 3.47 | POA |
Hedgerow Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgerow | Native hedgerow with trees - associated with bank or ditch | High | 3.47 | POA |
Watercourse Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watercourse | Other rivers and streams | High | 3.56 | POA |
Tunbridge Wells
Available
High Weald
Wates Wildscape
Wates House, Station Approach, Leatherhead, Kt22 7SW
Units available:
108.71
108.71
Unit price:
POA