What Local Planning Authorities Actually Look for in a Biodiversity Gain Plan
Since mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) became a legal requirement in England on 12 February 2024, biodiversity has become a central consideration within the planning process. Before development can begin, local planning authorities must approve a biodiversity gain plan demonstrating how a development will achieve at least a 10% increase in biodiversity value. Many developers […]
BNG and Planning Risk: 7 Ways to Avoid Last-Minute Permission Delays
Mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) has been in place since the Environment Act 2021 and is now a key aspect of the planning system. Developers are now required to demonstrate at least a 10% increase in the value of biodiversity and to meet the statutory biodiversity gain criteria before they can start on development sites. […]
When Should You Start Sourcing Off-Site BNG Units? A Timeline from Feasibility to Planning
One of the most common questions developers ask is, ‘When should you start sourcing off-site BNG units?’ The simple answer is as early as possible. Under the mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) framework introduced by the Environment Act, developers must achieve at least a 10% biodiversity net gain before development can commence. While many schemes […]
How to Navigate Biodiversity Net Gain Trading Rules for Planning Success
Since mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) became a legal requirement for most developments in England, developers have had to take a far more strategic approach to ecology during the planning process. Biodiversity is no longer something that can be considered once site plans have been finalised. Instead, it must be embedded into development proposals from […]
How a Biodiversity Net Gain Planning Consultant Can Help Your Development
Since mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) came into force in England, developers have had to think differently about the planning process. Biodiversity is no longer a consideration that can be addressed once a scheme has been designed. Instead, it is now a legal requirement that influences site design, planning approval and long-term land management from […]
How an Ecology Consultancy Helps Secure Planning Permission and Biodiversity Net Gain
Since mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) became a legal requirement under the Environment Act 2021, ecology has become an essential part of the planning process rather than an afterthought. For most developments in England, developers must now demonstrate a minimum 10% increase in biodiversity value before work can begin, making ecological expertise fundamental to securing […]
How to Calculate Net Gain and Meet BNG Requirements
Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is now a mandatory requirement for most development projects in England. Under the Environment Act 2021, developers must demonstrate at least a 10% increase in biodiversity value compared to the baseline biodiversity value of the development site. Understanding how to calculate net gain and meet BNG requirements is now a critical […]
Biodiversity Loss and Sustainable Development: Finding the Balance
Biodiversity loss and sustainable development are increasingly interconnected challenges. As global development accelerates, pressure on natural habitats, agricultural land and marine ecosystems continues to intensify. At the same time, the need for economic growth, food security and resilient infrastructure remains essential for supporting a growing global population. Finding the balance between biodiversity conservation and sustainable […]
How Can Landowners Leverage BNG Credits to Generate New Income Streams?
The introduction of mandatory BNG has fundamentally changed how landowners can generate income from land. As biodiversity net gain (BNG) becomes a legal requirement for most new development, developers must now deliver a required uplift in biodiversity value. This has created an exciting opportunity for landowners to enter the growing BNG market and establish long-term, […]
How to Find Local Biodiversity Credits for Sale Near a Development Site
Where to Find Biodiversity Credits If you need to secure biodiversity units quickly and compliantly, the most reliable answer to how to find local biodiversity credits for sale near a development site is straightforward. Your first step should be to go directly to a specialist provider. At Civity NGE, developers can access available biodiversity net […]
