Highfold Farm
Coming soon habitat bank · Stroud · Cotswolds
Highfold Farm Habitat Bank
Bringing more variety to Cotswold farmland, with plans for local BNG units to support your development.
Local planning authority: Stroud · National Character Area: Cotswolds
The opportunity
Making more room for nature in the Cotswolds
Highfold Farm sits near Painswick, in a Cotswold landscape of grassland, hedgerows and woodland.
The land is currently a mix of arable fields and grassland cut for hay. There are already interesting plants here too, including orchids, salad burnet and small scabious.
We’re exploring how 18.4 hectares could support a greater variety of wildlife, with richer grassland alongside scrub, trees and hedgerows. The exact mix will be confirmed as the plans develop.
If you’re planning a development in the area, Highfold Farm could provide a source of local off-site BNG. Talk to us about what you need.
Location and potential reach
Building in Stroud or the wider Cotswolds?
Planning a development around Stroud, Painswick or elsewhere in the Cotswolds? We can help you understand whether Highfold 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, scrub, trees and hedgerows. The habitat types and number of units will be confirmed as plans develop.
| Habitat opportunity | What we’re exploring |
|---|---|
| Grassland | Creating richer grassland across the farm |
| Scrub | Adding shelter and variety for wildlife |
| Trees | Creating more tree habitat within the landscape |
| Hedgerows | Exploring opportunities for new and improved hedgerows |
Planning your project
Start the conversation early
Highfold 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 Highfold could support your project as the plans move forward.
A place with a long view
Part of the Cotswold landscape
Highfold Farm sits within a wider landscape of grassland, hedgerows and woodland. Nearby commons are known for their limestone grassland, wildflowers and orchids, while woodland and hedgerows provide important connections for wildlife.
Some of that character can already be seen at Highfold, where orchids, salad burnet and small scabious have been recorded. Our plans will look at how the land can build on what is already here, while fitting naturally into the wider landscape.
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 Stroud or the Cotswolds?
Looking for local BNG for your development? Let’s talk about whether Highfold Farm Habitat Bank could be the right fit.
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