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Purchasing biodiversity units
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Purchasing biodiversity units

With over a decade at the forefront of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), we help developers meet their obligations with clarity and confidence. We have supported the establishment of more than 30 habitat banks across England and our proven track record and deep planning expertise make us trusted leaders in this evolving market.

We hold exclusive brokering mandates on several registered sites and have a substantial pipeline of sites in development to continue expanding our coverage.

Our national network of habitat banks offers a clear route to securing off-site BNG. Our extensive experience in the site registration and unit allocation process gives purchasers confidence that we provide credible solutions and can guide them through the process.

A quick guide to purchasing biodiversity units with us

Bespoke biodiversity solutions

Our significant portfolio of landowning clients across the country and our extensive experience in developing habitat banks enables us to provide bespoke solutions to meet large-scale and niche BNG requirements.

Having overseen the development of over 30 BNG schemes from conception through to implementation across the country, we are able to provide realistic timelines to give you assurance on the solution.

Utilising surplus biodiversity units

Where developments create surplus biodiversity units, we help unlock their value. We can help structure planning obligations to enable the sale or allocation of biodiversity units to other schemes and assist with the marketing and sale of biodiversity units to third-parties where appropriate.

We can also advise on suitable parties to deliver the physical works and ongoing management, including negotiating appropriate contracts and payment structures, which is integral to the success of an environmental scheme.

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Explore our Quarterly Updates

November 2025

Our new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) webpage explains how to purchase off-site biodiversity units, deliver bespoke solutions and unlock value from surplus on-site BNG. Use our interactive map to explore opportunities across England, view key boundaries, and identify compliant options within your catchment area and beyond.

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May 2025

Demand for off-site BNG units is growing as more developments receive BNG planning conditions and require immediate allocation. More schemes are also addressing BNG at outline stage to secure options early and provide assurance to LPAs, supported by our portfolio of 40+ habitat banks across England.

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January 2025

Secure off-site BNG units through habitat banks across England, with a growing pipeline of registered and in-development sites. Tailored biodiversity unit allocations, dynamic pricing and robust governance ensure cost-effective compliance, high-quality habitat creation, and long-term management and monitoring.

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September 2024

We offer biodiversity units for sale through habitat banks across England, helping developers meet off-site BNG requirements. With access to units from over 47% of registered land on the BNG Register, we provide tailored allocations, dynamic pricing and trusted delivery of high-quality habitat creation and long-term management.

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Get in touch with our team

Roland Bull

Head of Rural

Roland leads Bidwells’ rural business, bringing analytical rigour, strategic clarity, and a future-focused outlook to some of the UK’s most valuable land and estate portfolios.

Lisa Bulmer

Partner, Natural Capital

Outgoing and goal orientated, Lisa thrives on bringing about impactful change through natural capital and sustainable investment work.

Maisie Jimson-Woods

Environmental Consultant

Maisie helps clients to manage their land in a way that works for nature and business.

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James Young

Rural Agency & Natural Capital Sales Manager

James brings first-hand understanding of land, shaped by a farming background and a family deeply rooted in rural life. He understands how land works, where pressures sit, and why diversification matters to landowners making long-term decisions.