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6th January 2025

The Land Trust invites expressions of interest for managing agent for Elba Park and Monkton Community Woodland

The Land Trust is tendering for a Management Agent at Elba Park and Monkton Community Woodland, with a new contract starting from April 2025.

12th December 2024

Greenspace must be at the heart of addressing the housing crisis says the Land Trust

Following announcements on the overhaul of the planning system, including updates to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and scope to bypass planning committees if applications comply with local development plans, the UK’s premier green space management organisation, the Land Trust, today urges government and the development industry to ensure consideration is given to greenspace as housing targets accelerate.

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24th February 2023

Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

The Land Trust is seeing an increasing number of its pipeline SANG incorporating BNG into design and management plans in order to achieve the necessary gain in biodiversity for the related development. In some instances, developers are seeking to deliver more gains than are required with a view of trading excess Biodiversity Units (BU) to […]

14th December 2022

Management Companies and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

Whilst there is debate about whether onsite or offsite BNG is best as proven by our recent BNG research most future developments will incorporate onsite BNG and therefore its management will be a key consideration for developers and Local Planning Authorities (LPA) across England. Land Trust recently surveyed 84 house builders and land promoters about […]

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Publications

Walking Routes

There’s a walk for everyone, regardless of age, ability or fitness level because we believe that access to good quality, connected networks and green spaces should be inclusive.

Placekeeping: Our vision

This document outlines the impact our charity has had in its first 15 years and our vision for the future.

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