Biodiversity Net Gain and Planning Permission: What Developers Need to Know
Under the Town and Country Planning Act, biodiversity net gain (BNG) has become a mandatory requirement that local planning authorities must consider before granting planning permission for new development projects. This fundamental shift in development management procedure means that planning permissions will only be granted when proposals can demonstrate a minimum 10% biodiversity gain compared […]
10% Biodiversity Net Gain: New Planning Requirements for Home Developers
Since February 12th, 2024, property development in the UK has entered a new era, with mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) becoming a legal requirement under the Environment Act. For developments seeking planning permission, this means demonstrating a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain compared to the existing biodiversity value of the development site – a requirement […]
