We understand how complicated the UK Planning process can be.
About us
We are a specialist BNG advisory and unit provider with a dedicated team and network of BNG unit suppliers across the UK.
We are a mixed disciplinary team with expertise in property development and environmental credits.
Biodiversity Units aims to be the UK’s no1 supplier of BNG solutions to industry leaders across the UK.
The simplest, most straightforward, proactive solution you can find.
We have already established partnerships with leading suppliers of BNG including Nattergal, Iford Estate and many of the BNG Credit Pilot Scheme
Our credentials in this space allow us to quickly build partnerships with the key players - so that you can benefit not just from our knowledge - but our network.
How we find the right BNG Solution for you
Option 1. BNG Project
- We work with Developers on a project by project basis - Source BNG units and negotiate with suppliers - Ecologist reports & DEFRA Metric are checked - Manage transactions - We provide support and advice for the project to ensure you are planning compliant - We receive a fee when the deal transacts
Option 2. BNG Advisory (for developers with multiple or complex projects)
- We are on hand to proactively lead your BNG activity - Strategic advice and best practice - Ecologist reports & DEFRA Metric are checked with advice to mitigate BNG costs - Source BNG units and negotiate with suppliers - Manage transactions - Negotiating with LPA’s - BNG Legal Advice if required - A monthly retainer offset against deal transaction fee
Meet the Team
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Ian Hambleton
Founder, Director
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Sam Allen
Head of Sales
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Belinda Mason
Habitat Specialist
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Why you should choose us?
Environment Act Compliant ✅
30 year Habitat Management Plan (specific to units being acquired) ✅
Section 106 with LPA (provides formal assurance of right to sell units, plan and obligations in place to deliver, overseen by LPA) ✅
Commercial BNG "Supply & Assurance" Agreement (bi-lateral with developer) ✅
- DEFRA Habitat Unit Register Assignment ✅
Spatial Risk Multiplier factored into our prices ✅
Clean break for developer ✅
Annual report for developers on project status and integrity ✅
