We understand the market, the complexities of BNG - and how to save you money
Since we launched in 2023 - a year before Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) became mandatory - we've helped hundreds of developers successfully navigate the legislation.
We started publishing quarterly pricing reports before most people understood the market existed. That early insight gave us something our clients tell us sets us apart: we understand the entire market not only from a biodiversity perspective, but from a commercial investment perspective too.
Market leadership built on expertise
Today we work with 85% of the UK's habitat bank supply market (and we're adding more every month). In 2025, we facilitated more unit allocations and sales than any other broker in the country.
But our market access is just the foundation.
We’re the team that not only finds you BNG units but can solve the harder problems: optimising designs to reduce unit requirements, navigating complex planning conditions, and understanding the complexities of BNG to find solutions others miss.
So whenever you need the right BNG solution - wherever it is - you can come to us for the most commercial solution.
Our mission is to give you BNG Certainty
BNG is just one of 50 things in the planning process. We act as your commercial partner to give you confidence that your BNG solution won’t delay your planning process. We call this “BNG Certainty” - the right units, at the right price, delivered on time.
We have always taken a long term partnership approach - for us this is about building trust over time, not just a one-off transaction.
Nature positive, commercially optimised
We're a full-time, growing team committed to creating a nature-positive future - helping combat biodiversity loss in the UK whilst ensuring the commercial outcomes work for your business.
We balance the needs for biodiversity gain and planning requirements in a way that optimises your investment. Our clients tell us this is a rare thing, which is why many work with us repeatedly on multiple projects.
Ian Hambleton our Founder & writes a newsletter on Natural Capitalism
Nationwide Supply of over 110 Habitat Bank Suppliers
Our national network means property developers don’t have to worry about where suppliers are or who has availability. With our ‘Matched Pricing’ offer, you don't pay any more for this service.
Wherever you’re building, we’ve already done the legwork - mapping habitat banks, understanding Local Planning Authority preferences, and keeping on top of new supply as it comes online.
Instead of ringing round multiple providers and trying to piece together a solution, you get access to our joined‑up national network.
That means one route to market for projects across England or that require you to span between boundaries.
*Our unrivalled supplier network covers more than 85% of the BNG Unit Supplier Market
Meet The Team
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Ian Hambleton
Founder, Director
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William Moore
Commercial Director
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Jen Stott
Operations Director
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Sam Allen
Account Director
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Belinda Mason
Habitat Specialist
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Richard Dean
Account Director
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Nick Delicata
Account Director
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Dagmara Lisowska
Finance Assistant

