Conservation Covenants Local Authorities

Why might you use a Conservation Covenant as a Local Authority?

For Local Authorities, Conservation Covenants provide a mechanism to secure environmental outcomes while improving efficiency in delivery and oversight. 

Key benefits: 

• Secure long-term management of council-owned or compensatory land, as an LPA cannot secure a S106 with themselves on their own land.
• Ensure BNG and habitat commitments are enforceable beyond planning consent  
• Reduce internal monitoring and enforcement burden through Responsible Body oversight  
• Support flood mitigation and ecosystem service delivery projects  
• Enable more flexible land stewardship approaches across estates  

 
We provide trusted third-party assurance and monitoring, helping Local Authorities meet statutory environmental obligations without expanding internal resource demands. 

We can also deliver Green Infrastructure Assessments and Green Space Audits for LPAs to help inform Local Plans, Green Infrastructure (GI) Strategies, and Open Space Standards..

Related purposes

• Conservation Covenants for Biodiversity Net Gain
• Conservation Covenants for Nutrient Neutrality
• Conservation Covenants for Carbon
• Conservation Covenants for Protecting and Enhancing Habitats