Biodiversity Habitat Bank Pilot at St Michaels Field

January 22, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...register St Michael's Field as a habitat bank for the purpose of selling biodiversity units and credits, enter into the necessary legal agreement, and delegate authority for key decisions on registration and sales.

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Purpose

This report seeks Cabinet approval to:
register St Michaels Field as a habitat bank for the purpose of
selling biodiversity units and credits; enter into the necessary
legal agreement for this purpose; and have delegated authority for
key decisions on the registration and sale of units and
credits.

Content

1)            
Cabinet agrees to register St Michael’s Field
as a Habitat Bank and enter the necessary legal agreement for the
registration of the site.

 

2)            
Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate
Director for Finance & Property and the Corporate Director for
City Operations for key decisions on registration and sale of
biodiversity units and credits.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 2.00pm on January 22, 2026

Supporting Documents

Biodiversity Habitat Bank Pilot at St Michaels Field.pdf
Appendix 1 - BNG Habitat Bank EIA Screening.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date22 Jan 2026
Subject to call-inYes