Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Consultants in Bolton

Based in Bolton since 1984, Appletons is a trusted environmental and landscape consultancy offering expert Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services to clients across Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Salford, and the wider North West.

With the introduction of mandatory BNG under the Environment Act 2021, it’s never been more important for developers and planners to work with experienced ecological consultants. Our in-house team of ecologists, landscape architects and arboriculturists are here to help you navigate the complexities of BNG — from metric calculations to habitat creation plans.

BNG Services in Bolton

Whether you’re developing residential housing in Farnworth, a commercial site in Westhoughton, or infrastructure near Little Lever, we provide a full suite of BNG consultancy services, including:

  • Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs)
  • BNG Assessments using Defra Metric 4.0
  • Habitat condition assessments and GIS mapping
  • On-site and off-site habitat enhancement strategies
  • Biodiversity Management Plans
  • Ecological input for planning applications
  • Long-term BNG monitoring and reporting

Speak to Our Bolton-Based BNG Consultants

If your Bolton-based project requires Biodiversity Net Gain, Appletons is here to support you with expert local advice and national best practice.

 

BNG in Practice – Bolton Examples

We’ve supported numerous projects in the Bolton area, including:

  • Housing developments with habitat enhancements and on-site green infrastructure
  • School extensions and community spaces requiring ecological assessments
  • Industrial sites requiring off-site biodiversity offsetting solutions
  • Integration of SuDS, green roofs, and pollinator planting into site designs

 

Biodiversity Net Gain

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Landscape Institute
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ISEP Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals
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Arboricultural Association
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