We work with nature
to create high-quality habitats and
nature-based solutions where people and wildlife can thrive.
Nature is in crisis
with wild spaces disappearing and species in staggering decline.
At the same time, we need new homes, workplaces, schools and other critical infrastructure. Biodiversity Net Gain and other nature-based solutions help us strike the right balance.
Let’s stop choosing between nature and development and explore a better way forward.
Built on experience
At Wates we have a long-term vision for nature
When it comes to Biodiversity Net Gain, we understand what’s at stake. As developers ourselves, we know about commercial pressures and planning challenges. At Wates Wildspace, we focus on providing practical, dependable nature-based solutions.
We bring together our knowledge of land, construction, and environmental planning to create sites that work — for developers and wildlife alike. Every site is designed for long-term impact, with management plans in place for 30 years and beyond.
This isn’t a one-off project. Over time, it will be a national network of biodiverse spaces that will help to reverse nature’s decline and unlock land value while doing the right thing for the planet.
Putting nature first
Reimagining the balance between housing and habitats.
Wates Wildscape is about doing things differently.
We create dedicated habitat sites that restore biodiversity, support ecosystems, and help meet legal Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
For Wates Wildscape, it’s more than compliance – it’s about making space for nature in the way we plan, design and build.
Each habitat site is designed to respond to its natural surroundings, helping to bring nature back to places where it’s been pushed out and providing much-needed offsite Biodiversity Net Gain units for landowners and developers.
“Combining our passion for sustainability with our development expertise, we work with nature to create high-quality habitats and nature-based solutions where people and wildlife can thrive.”
Olivia Dear – Sustainability & Wates Wildscape Director | Wates Land & Development Division
Reversing biodiversity decline and supporting landowners and developers
We design and deliver high-quality, ecologically valuable habitat sites that generate BNG units. These habitat sites provide developers with a reliable, compliant route to meet planning obligations, while also creating wild spaces for nature to flourish.
We create species-rich grasslands that support pollinators and other wildlife, while being low-maintenance and adaptable to many landscapes. These habitats are ideal for offsetting biodiversity loss from urban development.
Native woodlands and transitional scrub areas help lock in carbon, enhance biodiversity, and support a wide range of bird and mammal species. They’re long-term investments in ecological recovery.
Wet habitats like reedbeds, ponds and floodplains support amphibians, insects, and water birds — and help with natural flood management and water quality improvement..
Linear habitats like hedgerows create vital ecological corridors for wildlife. They also enhance connectivity between habitats, boosting the value of neighbouring green spaces.
Every site is different. We can work with landowners and developers to design bespoke habitat packages that align with local planning needs and deliver measurable biodiversity uplift.
A simple, proven route to secure your BNG units
We make it easy for developers and project owners to meet their Biodiversity Net Gain obligations when on-site solutions aren’t viable. Our process is straightforward, transparent and tailored to your project’s needs.
1
Get in touch
Send us an email outlining your offsite BNG requirements.
2
We assess and quote
We’ll call you back to discuss and then send you a no-obligation quote with our most cost-effective options.
3
Secure your units
You sign our BNG Offsite Allocation Agreement and pay the non-refundable Reservation Fee to secure your units.
4
Planning condition discharge
When discharging your BNG planning obligation, you pay your remaining fee and we register your allocation on the Biodiversity Gain Site Register.
Our Experts
Talk to an expert
Olivia Dear
Sustainability & Wates Wildscape Director |
Wates Land & Development Division
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