The status quo of outsourcing to ecologists can't meet this demand alone and developers must embed biodiversity net gain into their projects from day one. We're proud to partner with UKHab and help empower design teams to deliver results for biodiversity with our tools. James Thornton, ...
Mandatory biodiversity net gain regulations came into force for major developments today (Monday).The new planning rules, which require developers to submit biodiversity net gain (BNG) plans as part of their planning applications before schemes can be approved, has been in the making since the ...
Biodiversity Net Gain Our ecologists sit within our specialist sustainability team. They have been supporting landscape design on projects for over ten years, developing considerable knowledge and expertise across evaluation and valuing tools, including the BREEAM Land Use and Ecology calculators, the Warw...
It has been twice delayed, but biodiversity net gain (BNG) finally becomes mandatory for major developments from 12 February 2024 and will then be applied to small sites from 2 April 2024. (A small site isdefined hereamong other things, as a residential development where the numb...
The government is to introduce a mandatory requirement for development in England to deliver ‘biodiversity net gain’ of 10 per cent. Provisions of the new Environment Bill will be aimed at ensuring, wherever possible, that developers leave wildlife habitats in a measurably ...
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach to development and/or land management that aims to leave nature in a measurably better state. BNG is fast gaining momentum amongst developers, land owners and policy makers. BS 8683A process for designing and implementing biodi...
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For many developers, BNG obligations will be satisfied by the creation of new habitat areas whether on, or off site; acquiring units from third parties; or as a last resort, purchasing credits from the Secretary of State. Most of the time, this should be straightforward. However, the guidanc...
With its consultation having just closed on 5 April 2022, the biodiversity net gain (BNC) legislation is set to be pivotal for our planning system, and there is a great opportunity for the property and construction industry to make a step change in its approach to sustainability. But how ...
Using green and brown roofs to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain especially on urban sites where there can be limited space at ground level