Ludlow Habitat Bank

County: Shropshire
Local planning authority (LPA): Shropshire Council
National Character Area (NCA): Shropshire Hills
Biodiversity gain sites register number: BGS-101024004

Birds-eye render of Ludlow Habitat Bank before restoration

Biodiversity Units available:

Very high distinctiveness habitats

Lowland meadows

High distinctiveness habitats

Ponds (priority habitat)
Lowland mixed deciduous woodland

Medium distinctiveness habitats

Mixed scrub
Other neutral grassland

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Habitat Bank overview

Across nearly 17 hectares of a traditional rural estate located approximately 3km northeast of Ludlow, we’re establishing an incredible haven for native flora and fauna to build in abundance over the coming years, transforming an area previously made up of low-yielding pasture and arable land.

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.

Biodiversity Units from this Habitat Bank are ready to purchase now, subject to availability. Provided alongside expert planning support, these Biodiversity Units offer an effective local off-site BNG solution for the Shropshire Council LPA and the Shropshire Hills NCA.

Coverage

Adjacent LPAs	Adjacent NCAs
Cheshire East Council	Teme Valley
Herefordshire Council	Herefordshire Lowlands
Stafford Borough Council	Mid Severn Sandstone Plateau
Telford and Wrekin Council	Clun and North West Herefordshire Hills
South Staffordshire Council	Shropshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire Plain
Wyre Forest District Council
Malvern Hills District Council
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council

Our vision

Our Ludlow Habitat Bank lies within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The site also has connectivity with a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designated for its deciduous woodland.

Two watercourses flow through the Habitat Bank, meaning that our enhancements can really revitalise these habitats for local wildlife. In particular, we eagerly anticipate the growth in abundance of several protected species. This includes farmland birds of conservation importance such as skylark and yellowhammer along with amphibians, notably great crested newt.

As the site has two public footpaths, we’re really excited for people living in the local community to be able to access the Habitat Bank and witness as the site develops over time.