When property developers need to move fast, local expertise makes all the difference. Recently, managing director Chris Carty and the team at Glenrowan Homes worked with BNG Partnership to discharge Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for their site in Oundle, Northamptonshire. They experienced a remarkably swift turnaround, securing their biodiversity net gain requirements in a matter of weeks.
The project involves redeveloping a derelict care home site which has stood empty for over 25 years. Widely considered an eyesore by the local community, demolition is already underway via permitted development.
The site spans 0.34 hectares and sits in the centre of Oundle, 8km away from Aldwincle Habitat Bank. Oundle sits within the same Local Planning Authority (LPA) jurisdiction of North Northamptonshire Council.
Glenrowan Homes plans to replace the derelict structure with nine high-quality 3+ bedroom dwellings, complete with dedicated parking and communal green space for new residents.
Having worked with planning consultants Portess and Richardson, Glenrowan Homes engaged directly for their biodiversity requirements.
Proximity proved to be a major advantage. Because Aldwincle Habitat Bank is located within the same LPA and close enough to directly benefit the new residents, the process ran smoothly from the outset.
Key milestones in the rapid timeline included:
"The proximity of the site and the efficiency of the whole process made a huge difference for us. Because everything was already registered and handled so quickly, we were able to avoid unnecessary delays, secure our allocation, and immediately start with discharging our conditions." – Chris Carty
