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 […]
Ecological Assessments Explained: The First Step to Selling BNG Units
Ecological assessments undertaken by qualified ecologists form the foundation of any biodiversity net gain (BNG) project. For landowners and land managers seeking to generate income through the sale of biodiversity units, understanding the ecological baseline of a site is the critical first step. Before habitat creation or biodiversity enhancements can be designed, the ecological value […]
BNG Off-Site Credits vs On-Site Biodiversity Net Gain
Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is now a central requirement within the English planning system, requiring most development projects to deliver at least a 10% increase in biodiversity value. While the principle is consistent, the delivery of biodiversity net gain can take two distinct forms: on-site biodiversity net gain within the development site or off-site biodiversity […]
How Does Biodiversity Net Gain Actually Work in Practice?
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is now a mandatory requirement for most development projects in England. Introduced under the Environment Act 2021 and embedded within Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act, it requires developers to deliver at least a 10% increase in biodiversity value compared to the baseline condition of a development site. […]
How Can Landowners Leverage BNG Credits to Generate New Income Streams?
The introduction of mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) under the Environment Act 2021 has reshaped the economics of land management in England. Developers must now deliver at least a 10% net gain in biodiversity for most new developments, creating a regulated BNG market for off-site biodiversity units. For farmers and landowners, this presents a significant […]