Chippenham Habitat Bank
- County
- Wiltshire
- Local planning authority (LPA)
- Wiltshire Council
- National Character Area (NCA)
- Avon Vales
- Biodiversity gain sites register number
- BGS-060225001
Biodiversity Units
Very high distinctiveness habitats
- Lowland meadows
- Species-rich native hedgerow with trees — associated with bank or ditch
High distinctiveness habitats
- Other rivers and streams
- Ponds (priority habitat)
- Species-rich native hedgerow with trees
Medium distinctiveness habitats
- Ditches
- Mixed scrub
- Other neutral grassland
- Other woodland; broadleaved
- Rural tree
Low distinctiveness habitats
- Culvert
- Modified grassland
Habitat Bank overview
Our Chippenham Habitat Bank is ideally situated for us to connect vital local landscapes located within Lyneham Strategic Nature Area.
We’re transforming the previously arable land along the Cade Burna River corridor into a beautiful, biodiverse space teeming with native flora and fauna.
BNG delivery
At every Habitat Bank, we always look at the land to determine what can be achieved from the very start. Our biodiversity experts assess the soil, wildlife, vegetation, geology, hydrology, management history, and connectivity across the local landscape.
We take a baseline for each Habitat Bank using the statutory biodiversity metric. We carefully select the best possible habitats for us to establish so we can deliver and demonstrate measurable biodiversity gains over time.
Coverage
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Dorset Council
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West Berkshire Council
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Test Valley Borough Council
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Somerset Council
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Vale of White Horse District Council
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South Gloucestershire Council
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Cotswold District Council
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Bath and North East Somerset Council
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New Forest National Park Authority
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New Forest District Council
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Swindon Borough Council
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| Neighbouring NCAs |
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Berkshire and Marlborough Downs
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Blackmore Vale and Vale of Wardour
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Cotswolds
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Mendip Hills
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Salisbury Plain and West Wiltshire Downs
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Upper Thames Clay Vales
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Our vision
Chippenham Habitat Bank covers a vast expanse of nearly 180 acres. The site lies just to the south of nine Local Wildlife Sites, consisting of a variety of meadow and woodland habitats.
As part of the project, we are transforming a series arable fields and isolated woodlands into a diverse mosaic of wildflower grassland, native mixed scrub, woodland, ponds, and wetland habitats. These habitats will provide a myriad of opportunities for increasing abundance and expanding populations of local species.
There is a public bridleway which crosses Chippenham Habitat Bank. This will enable visitors from the local community to watch as the space transforms over the years. We’re truly thrilled that they will be able to experience such a biodiverse green space thrive before their very eyes.
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