Arthur Rickwood Farm
Coming soon habitat bank · East Cambridgeshire · The Fens
Arthur Rickwood Farm
Bringing more life to Fenland grassland, with plans for local BNG units to support your development.
Local planning authority: East Cambridgeshire · National Character Area: The Fens
The opportunity
Making room for nature in the Fens
At Arthur Rickwood Farm in East Cambridgeshire, sheep graze fields set among the drainage ditches of the Fens. Farming and water shape this part of the country, where pockets of wet grassland sit alongside arable fields.
We’re exploring how 15.6 ha could support a greater variety of wildlife, with richer grassland, scrub and ditches. Ponds that fill and dry with the seasons could bring further variety to the fields, making space for nature in a way that suits this place.
If you’re planning a development in the area, the farm could provide a future source of local off-site BNG. Talk to us about what you need.
Location
Building in East Cambridgeshire or the wider Fens?
Planning a development around Ely or elsewhere in the Fens? We can help you understand whether Arthur Rickwood Farm Habitat Bank could be suitable, based on where you’re building and the habitats your project needs.
Planning context
Plans for nature
What we’re planning
We’re looking at opportunities for grassland, hedgerow and watercourse units. The habitat types and number of units will be confirmed as plans develop.
| Habitat opportunity | What we’re exploring |
|---|---|
| Other neutral grassland | Creating richer grassland in fields currently grazed by sheep |
| Scrub | Adding shelter for wildlife among the grassland |
| Ditches | Exploring how ditches could support more wildlife |
| Temporary ponds | Ponds within the grassland that fill and dry with the seasons |
| Hedgerows | Exploring the potential for hedgerow units |
Planning your project
Start the conversation early
Arthur Rickwood Farm is not yet registered, but you don’t need to wait to talk to us about your BNG needs.
Tell us where you’re building, the units you expect to need and when you need them. We can discuss whether we could bring the site forward in time to support your project.
A place with a long view
Part of the wider Fenland landscape
The surrounding drains connect to the Great Ouse and the Ouse Washes. Local plans for nature recovery recognise the value of creating more wetland habitat here. Our plans for grassland and temporary ponds could contribute to that wider effort.
Care that continues
We’ll create and care for the habitats over the long term, checking how they develop and reporting on progress. You’ll work directly with us throughout, with a team you can turn to as your project moves forward.
Your BNG needs
Planning BNG in East Cambridgeshire or the Fens
Looking for local BNG for your development? Let’s talk about whether Arthur Rickwood Farm could be the right fit.
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