Submit a site for Biodiversity Net Gain or Habitat Site Restoration

Opportunities for landowners to generate additional income from their land whilst contributing to nature recovery.

How it works

From 30 November 2023 there will be a legal requirement under the Environment Act for developers to provide at least a 10% net gain in biodiversity.

The aim of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is to ensure that habitats for nature are in a better state than they were before development. Not all BNG can be provided on the development site.

We are currently look for sites that could be used for BNG, find out how to submit an expression of interest.

For more information on Biodiversity Net Gain read the GOV.UK website

Habitat Site Restoration sites

There are four protected Habitat Sites within Cumbria that are in an unfavourable condition due to phosphorous pollution. We are seeking sites within their catchment areas where projects could be delivered to reduce the amount of phosphorous entering the site. This will aid the restoration of the Habitat Site.

  • Esthwaite Water Ramsar
  • River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake Special Conservation Area
  • River Eden Special Conservation Area
  • River Kent Special Conservation Area

We are currently look for sites that could be used for Habitat Site Restoration, find out how to submit an expression of interest.

Contact us for further information

Contact us for information on:

  • sites
  • phosphorous pollution
  • BNG
  • Habitat Site Restoration

Nature Recovery
Nature.recovery@Lakedistrict.gov.uk
Telephone: 07775116219 or 07825 456453

Contact the relevant authority for the planning process

A list of the relevant planning teams.

Westmorland and Furness planning team

Email: Planning2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

For more information read the planning section

Cumberland planning teams

Allerdale area
Email: planning@allerdale.gov.uk

Carlisle area
Email: EDA@cumberland.gov.uk

Copeland area
Email: Development.Control3@cumberland.gov.uk

Find more information read the planning section on the Cumberland website

Lake District National Park planning team

Email: Planning@lakedistrict.gov.uk

Yorkshire Dales planning team

Email: planning@yorkshiredales.org.uk

Find more information read the BNG page on the Yorkshire Dales website