Developers
Offset your BNG requirements with confidence - find expert solutions with ILM
What We Offer
We work with developers to fulfil their Biodiversity Net Gain offsetting requirements by providing high-quality off-site biodiversity units. We make the process as easy as possible; from tailoring Biodiversity Gain Sites to align with specific unit needs or participating in planning meetings when necessary.
Our team has extensive experience in land agency and acquisition, commercial and rural development and the planning process. We understand that BNG requirements can feel like more red tape for developers to jump through.
What sets us apart? We take pride in establishing lasting relationships and strong connections with our clients, ensuring effective management of their BNG offsetting requirements.
We have a large number of sites with biodiversity units available across the length and breadth of the country and an expansive pipeline of upcoming locations in the months ahead.
“Integrated Land Management’s expertise and commitment to sustainable development have reassured us we’re on the right track to creating a positive environmental impact. We’re excited to embrace creative approaches and achieve meaningful biodiversity outcomes in our future projects.”
Why Choose ILM?
Meeting your BNG requirements can be complex. At ILM, we offer a comprehensive solution with a variety of high-quality biodiversity units to fulfil your needs.
Developers are responsible for all on-site habitat management and monitoring for the statutory minimum period of 30 years.
Off-setting your requirements with ILM not only transfers your responsibility to us and fulfils your obligation, but contributes to nature recovery on a landscape scale - better for you and the rest of the environment.
Are you ready? Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your BNG unit needs.
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Our team boasts a breadth of experience in land agency, commercial and rural development and the intricate planning process. This knowledge ensures your BNG offsetting is not just an obligation but a streamlined process guided by experts.
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We understand the lasting responsibility for on-site habitat management and monitoring for the statutory 30 year minimum period. By partnering with ILM, you effectively transfer this obligation. This means you can rest easy knowing that we’ve got your commitment covered. No more worries about ongoing site management.
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Offsetting your requirements with ILM means more than just ticking a box. It means contributing to nature recovery on a landscape scale. We understand that your commitment to environmental stewardship goes beyond just fulfilling a requirement; it's about making a tangible impact. Our approach ensures that your contribution supports broader ecological and environmental restoration efforts.
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We work closely with each client to develop bespoke BNG strategies that align with project goals and budgetary constraints.
How does it work?
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These comprehensive surveys by ecologists use the Statutory Biodiversity Metric to assess the existing biodiversity habitat value of a development site pre-development, also known as its ‘Baseline Value’.
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The post-development habitat creation and enhancement proposals are inputted into the same Statutory Metric to assess whether the development has achieved the required Biodiversity Net Gain or if there is a unit deficit.
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Developers must try to avoid loss of habitat and deliver as much on-site BNG as possible. When this is not achievable, they will need to contribute towards habitat creation and landscape recovery by purchasing off-site biodiversity units. As a last resort, they can purchase statutory credits.
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By offsetting their BNG requirements, developers can offer a much broader landscape recovery. Once their final on-site habitat creation abilities are known, they can come to us to finalise their off-site biodiversity unit requirements and purchase off-site units. Our expert team will offer guidance and support tailored to your specific needs.
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This plan plays a crucial role and will form part of a Section 106 Agreement, ensuring developers formally document their strategy through which biodiversity gains may be calculated, demonstrated and verified. This can be submitted either as part of the planning application or after its submission.
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Land delivering BNG off-site will need to be formally registered on the Biodiversity Gain Site Register, showing an up-to-date record of biodiversity gains across the country - where, what and how habitats are being enhanced.
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