Sotterley Estate, East Suffolk, NR34 8DF

A registered BNG scheme with 247 biodiversity units ready to sell. This is an exciting opportunity for developers to be part of this landscape-scale nature restoration initiative in East Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast delivering a variety of habitat types.

• Overview

  The site is made up of 2 farmland parcels just outside the village of Shadingfield, located within the East Suffolk LPA. Located approx. 2.5km away from Sotterley Park SSSI, this scheme will see the conversion of arable land to biodiverse habitats, generating approx. 250 biodiveristy units. 

  This innovative habitat creation scheme will not only benefit nature but also contribute to a range of other ecosystem services including:
  · Expansion of wildlife corridors
  · Improved air and soil quality
  · Improved public access to green spaces

• Habitat types

  Developers can secure biodiversity units for the following habitat types:

  Very High Distinctiveness

  • Lowland Meadows

  High Distinctiveness

  • Traditional Orchards
  • Species-Rich Native Hedgerow with Trees

  Medium Distinctiveness

  • Other Neutral Grassland
  • Mixed Scrub
  • Ponds (Non-Priority Habitat)
  • Other Woodland: Mixed
  • Species-Rich Native Hedgerow