Conducting a Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment: A Practical Guide
At Civity, we understand the complexities and challenges faced by developers, local planning authorities, and landowners in navigating the new mandatory BNG requirements. With the Environment Act 2021 making BNG a legal obligation for most developments in England, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of how to conduct a Biodiversity Net Gain assessment. This […]
Biodiversity Net Gain: Understanding the Concept and Key Requirements
As one of the UK’s leading authorities on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), we at Civity are excited to share our comprehensive guide on this crucial environmental initiative. With the Environment Act becoming law on February 12, 2024, understanding biodiversity net gain, the concept, and key requirements is more important than ever for developers, landowners, local […]
When did Biodiversity Net Gain become mandatory and how is it measured
As one of the leaders in the field of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), we at Civity have been at the forefront of this transformative approach to development and conservation. With our roots deeply embedded in ecology and our extensive experience in both built environments and rural wildlife ecology, we’ve been preparing for and shaping the […]
Monetising Biodiversity – How Civity can help find opportunities for landowners and developers.
(Last Updated 25th October 2023) The enactment of the Environment Act 2021 has been delayed until January 2024 nevertheless, there will be a legal obligation to ensure the destruction of biodiversity caused by development is minimised, and through construction, the site is left in a better state than before. The law demands a Biodiversity Net […]
How to Achieve Biodiversity Net Gain and Get Your Plan Approved
(Last Updated 12th September 2023) Developers have known about Biodiversity Net Gain Company (BNG) for some time. So, they will know that, from this coming November, with only a very few exceptions, planning applications will only be granted on proof that their development site can show a minimum biodiversity net gain of 10% over the […]
