Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Habitat Creation in Devon & Cornwall
What is Biodiversity Net Gain?
From 2024, most developments in England must deliver at least a 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This means new homes, commercial sites, and infrastructure must create or restore habitats so that nature is left in a better state than before.
BNG is now a legal requirement in planning law. Projects must deliver measurable habitat improvements that are secured for at least 30 years.
Our Focus: Habitat Creation & Restoration
At Specialist Aquatic Solutions, we specialise in practical habitat creation projects that meet BNG requirements while delivering lasting benefits for wildlife, landowners, and developers.
Our team works across Devon, Cornwall, and the South West, creating habitats that increase biodiversity and add long-term ecological value.
Habitats We Deliver:
- Wildlife Ponds & Wetlands – Designed and built to maximise biodiversity, improve water quality, and provide natural flood management.
- Wildflower Meadows – Rich grasslands that support pollinators and wildlife, increasing biodiversity units for BNG compliance.
- Hedgerows & Tree Planting – Native planting schemes that connect habitats, improve carbon storage, and enhance landscape value.
- Woodland Creation – New native woodland for carbon capture, habitat diversity, and long-term BNG uplift.
Planning a funded pond or wetland project in Devon or Cornwall? We can support as your pond and wetland creation delivery partner.
Why Developers Choose Us
- We design and deliver on-site and off-site BNG habitats that meet planning requirements.
- Our ecological expertise ensures compliance with the Biodiversity Metric.
- We provide end-to-end delivery: design, creation, and long-term management.
Why Landowners Work With Us
- We help turn farmland or underused land into habitat banks, generating long-term income from biodiversity unit sales.
- Our team manages everything: from baseline assessments to 30-year management contracts.
- We create habitats that are not only profitable but also boost natural capital and land value.
Specialist Aquatic Solutions: Local Experts in BNG
Based in Devon, we’ve delivered ponds, wetlands, and rewilding projects across the South West. We combine practical land management skills with deep ecological knowledge, ensuring that every project benefits both people and nature.
Ready to Deliver BNG on Your Project?
Whether you’re a developer needing BNG habitats or a landowner exploring habitat banking, we can help.
📞 08000371125Contact Specialist Aquatic Solutions today to start your BNG journey.
What is Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)?
Biodiversity Net Gain is a planning requirement in England that ensures developments leave biodiversity in a measurably better state than before. Most projects must deliver at least a 10% uplift and secure habitat improvements for 30 years.
Which BNG habitats do you create?
We specialise in wildlife ponds, wetlands, wildflower meadows, hedgerows and native woodland. These habitats are designed, built and managed to achieve measurable biodiversity uplift using the official Biodiversity Metric.
Do you work with both developers and landowners?
Yes. For developers we deliver on-site or off-site habitats to meet planning conditions. For landowners we create and manage habitat banks that can generate income through biodiversity unit sales.
Where do you operate?
We work across Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West of England.
Can you provide long-term management for BNG?
Yes. We prepare 30-year management plans, carry out ongoing maintenance, and provide monitoring and reporting to ensure full BNG compliance.
How do we get a quote?
Simply contact us with your site location, size and goals. We’ll outline the best habitat creation options for you and provide a tailored quotation for delivery and management.
