On this page, you will see a map of the postcode or grid reference you previously entered. It should look something like this:
All you need to do on the screen is click on the map to give us a rough idea of where your site is. You can click within the site, the boundary of the site or even next to it - you don't need to be too accurate at this stage. When you do a pin will appear, and it should look something like this:
By clicking in the vicinity of your site, we are able to find specific site information that will help the rest of your user journey.
Questions and Answers
My map keeps zooming in and out!
My map keeps zooming in and out!
First, please make sure that you are using Joe's Blooms on a desktop computer or laptop with a mouse that has a scroll wheel. We will be updating the tools soon to make sure that they work well on smartphones and tablets, but at the moment, it's much easier to use the Biodiversity Net Gain Tool on a desktop.
If you are using a Mac, it is possible that you are using a magic mouse. The sensitivity of these mice is well known as an issue. To fix this, simply do the following:
Go to system preferences on your Mac.
Click on Accessibility.
Click on Pointer Control
Make sure you are on the "Mouse and & Tracker' tab and click "Mouse Options"
Untick "scrolling"
Click OK.
This will stop scrolling on your magic mouse. Follow the same process to reactive the mouse
I am unsure where to click!
I am unsure where to click!
Don't worry! You just need to click on any part of your development site or as close to your development site as possible.
You don't need to click with 100% accuracy, we just want to get a good idea of where you are so we can start to look up local information to help you complete your BNG journey!
I clicked in the wrong place!
I clicked in the wrong place!
Don't worry - it's easily done! Click again on the map, and the pin will change position. Alternatively, you can click and drag the pin to a new position.