County: South Yorkshire

Local Planning Authority (LPA): Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

National Character Area (NCA): 38 Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire Coalfield

Biodiversity Gain Site Register number: BGS-120126001

Neighbouring LPAs:

• Doncaster LPA

• Bassetlaw LPA

• Bolsover LPA

• North East Derbyshire LPA

• Sheffield LPA

• Barnsley LPA

Neighbouring NCAs:

• Southern Magnesian Limestone

• Sherwood

• Trent Valley Washlands

• Derbyshire Peak Fringe and Lower Derwent

• Yorkshire Southern Pennine Fringe

• Southern Pennines

• Pennine Dales Fringe

Kimberworth Habitat Bank showcases best‑practice Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) delivery in the South Yorkshire region, transforming 25 hectares of intensive farmland into a thriving mosaic of species‑rich meadow, native hedgerows, woodland, and mixed scrub. Located within the Rotherham Local Planning Authority (LPA) area and the Yorkshire Coalfield National Character Area (NCA).

The scheme strengthens links with adjacent ancient woodland and the Grange Park Local Wildlife Site through new woodland, transitional scrub and six species‑rich hedgerows. It also retains and manages two hectares of existing woodland, creating vital corridors for bats, hedgehogs, and red‑listed birds such as redwing, mistle thrush and song thrush.

For developers and housebuilders seeking BNG units in South Yorkshire, Kimberworth Habitat Bank offers a credible, deliverable solution that aligns compliance with meaningful nature recovery across Rotherham, Sheffield, Barnsley and the wider Yorkshire region.

With its strategic position in South Yorkshire, the Kimberworth Habitat Bank supports Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) delivery both within and beyond the Rotherham Local Planning Authority (LPA) area and the Yorkshire Coalfield National Character Area (NCA).