Lincoln
Greetwell Farm Habitat Bank (1/4)
BNG registered
Registration number: BGS-050825004
Added on 15/05/2025Registration number: BGS-050825004
Overview
Description
Owned by the Grant family, Greetwell Farm is undertaking an ambitious biodiversity enhancement project, developed in partnership with Natural Asset Partners. Located just outside Lincoln and along the banks of the River Wytham, the habitat banks focus is on improving the river floodplain habitats. Together, the site will support protected wetland species, improve water quality, and reduce flooding risk in the local area. The site spans four National Character Areas, and two Local Planning Authorities. Units are available for sale now in all fractions, however small. For more details, please get in touch.
Local Planning Authority
Lincoln
National Character Area
Southern Lincolnshire Edge
Size
67.09 hectares
Total Units
273 units
Unit Price
Area Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Lowland meadows | Very High | 46.5 | POA | |
| Grassland | Other neutral grassland | Medium | 63.6 | POA | |
| Heathland and shrub | Mixed scrub | Medium | 17.3 | POA | |
| Lakes | Ponds (non-priority habitat) | Medium | 10.2 | POA | |
| Individual trees | Urban tree | Medium | 5.9 | POA | |
| Individual trees | Rural tree | Medium | 12.2 | POA | |
| Woodland and forest | Other woodland; broadleaved | Medium | 12.8 | POA | |
| Woodland and forest | Other woodland; mixed | Medium | 18.9 | POA | |
| Grassland | Floodplain wetland mosaic and CFGM | High | 39.8 | POA |
Hedgerow Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow with trees - associated with bank or ditch | Very High | 17 | POA | |
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow - associated with bank or ditch | High | 13 | POA |
Watercourse Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watercourse | Ditches | Medium | 15.8 | POA |
How buying works
- Enquire. Tell the seller which habitat you need and how many units.
- Receive a quote. The seller confirms what is available and at what price.
- Reserve your units. Agree with the seller how the units are held while your planning progresses.
- Legal agreement. Sign a contract with the seller for the units you are buying.
- Register allocation. The site owner records the allocation to your development on the biodiversity gain site register.
- Biodiversity gain plan. Include the allocated units in the gain plan you submit to your local planning authority.
Lincoln
Available – Registered
Southern Lincolnshire Edge
Units available:
273
273
Unit price:
POA
