Property Developers’ Guide: How Biodiversity Consultancy Prevents Costly Planning Delays
The Cost of Overlooking Biodiversity in Planning For property developers, navigating the planning system has never been more complex—or more dependent on ecological compliance. With the introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) under the Environment Act, biodiversity has moved from a secondary consideration to a legal requirement. Understanding how biodiversity consultancy prevents costly planning […]
Biodiversity Net Gain: What Landowners Need to Know About the New Legal Landscape
Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is now a legal requirement across England, transforming how development and land use are approached. For landowners, especially those in rural and peri-urban areas, the BNG framework opens new opportunities and responsibilities. The core principle is simple: any property development must leave biodiversity in a measurably better […]
Off-Site Biodiversity Net Gain Solutions: Finding the Right Strategy
The Environment Act has established mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements for most developments under the Town and Country Planning Act. When on-site solutions aren’t sufficient to deliver the required 10% biodiversity net gain, developers need reliable off-site biodiversity units. At Civity, we specialise in providing these units to help meet your BNG requirements. Understanding When […]
Do Small Sites and Biodiversity Net Gain: Do the Same Rules Apply?
With mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) now extending to most development sites since April 2nd, 2024, many developers are asking whether small sites and biodiversity net gain follow the same rules as major developments. Let’s explore how the biodiversity net gain legislation affects smaller development sites and how off-site biodiversity units can help meet these […]
Biodiversity Net Gain Explained: A Clear Path Forward for Farmers
Implementing biodiversity net gain (BNG) has been transforming England’s planning process since February 2024. Development sites now must deliver measurable net gains in biodiversity value, creating new opportunities for farmers through habitat creation and enhancement. This fundamental shift in how local planning authorities approach planning permission has established an active market for biodiversity units. The […]
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 […]
