Land Agent in Buckinghamshire: Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain

Buckinghamshire’s mix of productive farmland, private estates and land close to growing towns means landowners are facing increasing pressure from both development demand and environmental regulation. With planning policy evolving and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) now a key consideration, clear advice has never been more important. Working with an experienced land agent in Buckinghamshire helps landowners understand their options and move forward with confidence.

A land agent provides professional guidance on the management, sale and future use of land. While the role traditionally focused on agriculture and estate management, it now also includes planning strategy, environmental schemes and long-term land use planning. For Buckinghamshire landowners, having access to practical, locally informed advice can make complex decisions far easier to navigate.

BNG, introduced under the Environment Act 2021, requires most major developments to deliver at least a 10% increase in biodiversity. Where this cannot be achieved onsite, developers must secure offsite biodiversity units.

This has created new opportunities for landowners through habitat banks. A habitat bank is land managed for wildlife for a minimum of 30 years, with the resulting biodiversity uplift measured and sold as units to developers. In Buckinghamshire, lower-grade farmland and marginal land can often be well suited to this approach, offering long-term income alongside genuine environmental benefits.

At Collington Winter Environmental, we act as a land agent in Buckinghamshire with a strong ecological focus. We help landowners understand whether their land is suitable for BNG and how habitat creation could fit into a wider land strategy.

Our team coordinates ecological surveys, advises on biodiversity units’ potential and supports discussions with developers. We also assist with structuring BNG agreements and ensuring schemes align with DEFRA’s metrics, Natural England guidance and local planning policy. By managing the process as a whole, we help reduce uncertainty and ensure BNG projects are both compliant and commercially realistic.

Collington Winter Environmental provides ecology-led land agency services across Buckinghamshire. We work closely with landowners, developers and investors, offering clear advice that balances environmental responsibility with long-term land value.

Our experienced team supports clients from the earliest stages of feasibility through to delivery and ongoing management. Whether you are exploring habitat banking for the first time, reviewing development potential or planning long-term land use change, we provide practical guidance tailored to your objectives.

We pride ourselves on clear communication, joined-up thinking and building lasting relationships with our clients. Many landowners highly recommend our straightforward approach and the confidence it brings to complex land decisions.

To speak with a land agent in Buckinghamshire, contact info@collingtonwinter.co.uk or call 01204 939608.