York
Habitat bank with range of units available including high distinctiveness grassland (lowland meadow)
Added on 12/10/2023
Overview
Description
A Pastural farm in North Yorkshire where the grassland is being enhanced by the reinstatement of a traditional hay cut and low intensity aftermath grazing regime. Other enhancements to the site include planting of dense scrub, scattered trees and creation of a traditional orchard. Existing hedgerows will be enhanced through sensitive management, bolstering and laying, and new hedgerows are proposed, which will be species-rich and provide further connectivity across the site. Currently undergoing process of registering conservation covenant. ETA for national BNG register: February 2026.
Local Planning Authority
York
National Character Area
Vale of York
Size
21.65 hectares
Total Units
118.36 units
Total Hectares
22
Unit Price
£18,210 - £33,330
Area Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Lowland meadows | Very High | 59.52 | £19,255 | |
| Grassland | Traditional orchards | High | 19.85 | £19,255 | |
| Heathland and shrub | Mixed scrub | Medium | 17.53 | £18,210 | |
| Individual trees | Rural tree | Medium | 0.56 | £19,195 | |
| Grassland | Other neutral grassland | Medium | 10.55 | £18,800 |
Hedgerow Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow with trees | High | 7.08 | £33,330 | |
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow | Medium | 3.27 | £33,300 |
York
Available
Vale of York
Civity
26 Hampden House, Monument Business Park, Chalgrove, OX44 7RW
Units available:
118.36
118.36
Unit price:
£18,210 - £33,330
