Introduction of Setup Fee Structure for BNG Habitat Banks

September 17, 2026 Environment Committee (Committee) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Environment Committee decided to agree the habitat bank application process and approve the schedule of fees on 17 September 2026. This decision will introduce a two-stage fee structure for reviewing and approving habitat bank applications. The fees are intended to recover officer time and include a £697 fee for an Expression of Interest and a £2,405 fee for a Full Habitat Bank Application Review.

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Purpose

Provide a fee income to cover officer time to review and secure BNG Habitat Bank sites within the District.

Supporting Documents

Introduction of Setup fee structure for BNG Habitat Banks.pdf
Appendix A Habitat Bank Setup Fee Schedule.pdf
Appendix B Benchmarking of Habitat Bank Setup Fees.pdf
Appendix C Habitat Bank setup fee calculations.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date17 Sep 2026