Biodiversity net gain plan at Parsonage Farm, Silecroft, Millom

“Planning permission was granted in July 2025 for a slurry tower.”

“Additionally, the application demonstrated that there would be a significant increase in onsite habitat biodiversity value. Condition 3 (BNG) was therefore imposed requiring a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (the "HMMP") prepared in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan prior to the development commencing.”

“I am satisfied that all the specified requirements of the Biodiversity Gain Plan and the Habitat Management and Monitoring have been met and consequently the conditions can be discharged.”

“It is proposed that biodiversity net gain (BNG) for offsetting the loss of 272 square metres of modified grassland and 16 metres of hedgerow will be achieved onsite by enhancing 282 square metres of modified grassland from moderate condition to a good condition species rich neutral grassland…”

“Lake District National Park Authority Development Control Committee – 4 February 2026 7/2025/4107 and planting 18 metres of hedgerow. This would result in a gain of 10.56% in habitat units and 10.05% in hedgerow units.”

“As an application for approval of details reserved by condition, this is not an application for planning permission and provisions relating to statutory consultation and publicity do not apply.”

“The HMMP outlines a timetable for the proposed habitat creation and enhancement along with management measures to maintain the habitat in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan for a period of 30 years from the completion of development. This includes the submission of a monitoring report to the planning authority at years 2, 5, 7, 10, 20 and 30. A blank template of the monitoring report has also been submitted for information.”

“Motion to approve the application unconditionally Proposed by [name withheld] by [name withheld] were unanimously in favour of the motion…”