WHAT'S INCLUDED INSIDE
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a mandatory requirement for developers and landowners in England under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as inserted by the Environment Act 2021). It ensures that development projects have a measurable positive impact on biodiversity compared to the pre-development state. There are six statutory instruments which became law in January 2024.
- Who BNG rules will affect
- Assess Existing Biodiversity
- Determine Biodiversity Units
- Calculate Biodiversity Net Gain
- Explore On-Site Measure
- Explore Off-Site Measures
- Consider Statutory Biodiversity Credits
- Maintain Biodiversity Net Gain
- Establish Legal Agreements
- Seek Guidance and Support
