Biodiversity net gain regulations and implementation - Revision history

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	Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) are 48 areas that cover the whole of England without gaps or overlaps, in which local authorities agree and set priorities for nature recovery and propose actions in certain locations where action makes a particular contribution to achieving required improvements. The form of the strategy and the type of actions will vary according to each area, though each must contain; a local habitat map and a written statement of biodiversity priorities to guide the public, private and voluntary sectors to focus where action is most effective.		Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) are 48 areas that cover the whole of England without gaps or overlaps, in which local authorities agree and set priorities for nature recovery and propose actions in certain locations where action makes a particular contribution to achieving required improvements. The form of the strategy and the type of actions will vary according to each area, though each must contain; a local habitat map and a written statement of biodiversity priorities to guide the public, private and voluntary sectors to focus where action is most effective.
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		+	See also the article Biodiversity net gain and related terminologies explained

	= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects postponed until January 2024 =		= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects postponed until January 2024 =
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	* Biodiversity gain.		* Biodiversity gain.
	* Biodiversity in the urban environment.		* Biodiversity in the urban environment.
		+	* Biodiversity net gain and related terminologies explained.
	* Biodiversity offsetting.		* Biodiversity offsetting.
	* Biophilia.		* Biophilia.
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−	= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects ~~Mandated~~ in February 2024 =	+	= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects mandated in February 2024 =
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		+	On February 12 2024, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) which is part of the Environment Act became mandatory. Meaning that based on the statutory biodiversity metric, biodiversity units (area, hedgerow and watercourse units) need to be calculated prior to a development taking place, along with how many units are needed to replace units of habitat lost through the development.
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		+	Developers need to achieve a 10% BNG, through the creation or enhancement of habitats, to be evidenced via a biodiversity gain plan which can be submitted to the local planning authority after the planning application has been approved. The assessment needs to be carried out by a professional ecologist, according to the guidance and in line with any Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and the biodiversity improvements recorded in the publicly available biodiversity gain site register.
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		+	Various forms of guidance will be made available in order to assist the process including; a definition of the statutory biodiversity metric and biodiversity units as well as the statutory biodiversity metric calculation tool, biodiversity gain plan templates, the biodiversity gain site register and Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS).
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		+	Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) are 48 areas that cover the whole of England without gaps or overlaps, in which local authorities agree and set priorities for nature recovery and propose actions in certain locations where action makes a particular contribution to achieving required improvements. The form of the strategy and the type of actions will vary according to each area, though each must contain; a local habitat map and a written statement of biodiversity priorities to guide the public, private and voluntary sectors to focus where action is most effective.

	= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects postponed until January 2024 =		= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects postponed until January 2024 =

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		+	= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects Mandated in February 2024 =

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	* Water engineering.		* Water engineering.

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Designing Buildings at 05:18, 6 October 2023

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	= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects postponed until January 2024 =		= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects postponed until January 2024 =

−	On September 27 the government set out next steps on plans for new housing, commercial and infrastructure developments to be nature positive. Originally planned to come into force in November, the government confirmed this would now be the date when the rules will be confirmed, coming into force in January 2024.l	+	On September 27 the government set out the next steps on plans for new housing, commercial and infrastructure developments to be nature positive. Originally planned to come into force in November, the government confirmed this would now be the date when the rules will be confirmed, coming into force in January 2024.l

−	Under the updated timetable, developers in England will be required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), from 2024 when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments. As such by law, a net positive impact on the local environment must be achieved, for example by creating new habitats and green spaces. Biodiversity Net Gain for smaller sites is planed from April 2024, and the same approach on the implementation of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects remains as planned for introduction in 2025.	+	Under the updated timetable, developers in England will be required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), from 2024 when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments. As such by law, a net positive impact on the local environment must be achieved, for example by creating new habitats and green spaces. Biodiversity Net Gain for smaller sites is planed from April 2024, and the same approach on the implementation of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects remains is planned for introduction in 2025.

−	[[File:~~Scales urban rural 1000~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Scales_urban_rural_1000.jpg\|link=File:Scales_urban_rural_1000.jpg]]

	= Biodiversity Net Gain commitments for support, guidance and regulations =		= Biodiversity Net Gain commitments for support, guidance and regulations =

−	To support the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain, the government has committed over £15 million to assist Local Planning Authorities to prepare. By the end of November, the government will publish the guidance and regulations this will include information on;	+	To support the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain, the government has committed over £15 million to assist Local Planning Authorities to prepare.
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		+	By the end of November, the government will publish the guidance and regulations this will include information on;

	* the statutory biodiversity metric, critical for calculating the correct biodiversity gain		* the statutory biodiversity metric, critical for calculating the correct biodiversity gain

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	Under the updated timetable, developers in England will be required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), from 2024 when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments. As such by law, a net positive impact on the local environment must be achieved, for example by creating new habitats and green spaces. Biodiversity Net Gain for smaller sites is planed from April 2024, and the same approach on the implementation of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects remains as planned for introduction in 2025.		Under the updated timetable, developers in England will be required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), from 2024 when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments. As such by law, a net positive impact on the local environment must be achieved, for example by creating new habitats and green spaces. Biodiversity Net Gain for smaller sites is planed from April 2024, and the same approach on the implementation of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects remains as planned for introduction in 2025.
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	= Biodiversity Net Gain commitments for support, guidance and regulations =		= Biodiversity Net Gain commitments for support, guidance and regulations =

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	= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects postponed until January 2024 =		= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects postponed until January 2024 =

−	On September 27 the government set out next steps on plans for new housing, commercial and infrastructure developments to be nature positive. Originally planned to come into force in November, ~~teh~~ government confirmed this would now be the date when the rules will be confirmed, coming into force in January 2024.l	+	On September 27 the government set out next steps on plans for new housing, commercial and infrastructure developments to be nature positive. Originally planned to come into force in November, the government confirmed this would now be the date when the rules will be confirmed, coming into force in January 2024.l

	Under the updated timetable, developers in England will be required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), from 2024 when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments. As such by law, a net positive impact on the local environment must be achieved, for example by creating new habitats and green spaces. Biodiversity Net Gain for smaller sites is planed from April 2024, and the same approach on the implementation of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects remains as planned for introduction in 2025.		Under the updated timetable, developers in England will be required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), from 2024 when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments. As such by law, a net positive impact on the local environment must be achieved, for example by creating new habitats and green spaces. Biodiversity Net Gain for smaller sites is planed from April 2024, and the same approach on the implementation of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects remains as planned for introduction in 2025.
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	* a package of Biodiversity Net Gain guidance that sets out further advice for landowners, developers, and Local Planning Authorities around their role and responsibilities in delivering mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain		* a package of Biodiversity Net Gain guidance that sets out further advice for landowners, developers, and Local Planning Authorities around their role and responsibilities in delivering mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain

−	[[File:~~Nature environment~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Nature_environment.jpg\|link=File:Nature_environment.jpg]]

	= Background to BNG and the Environment Act =		= Background to BNG and the Environment Act =
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	* Part 7: Conservation covenants		* Part 7: Conservation covenants

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	= Comment on progress of BNG =		= Comment on progress of BNG =

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	= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects postponed until January 2024 =		= Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new building projects postponed until January 2024 =

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	* the Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan template, which will set out how the improved significant on-site and off-site habitats will be managed for the long term		* the Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan template, which will set out how the improved significant on-site and off-site habitats will be managed for the long term
	* a package of Biodiversity Net Gain guidance that sets out further advice for landowners, developers, and Local Planning Authorities around their role and responsibilities in delivering mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain		* a package of Biodiversity Net Gain guidance that sets out further advice for landowners, developers, and Local Planning Authorities around their role and responsibilities in delivering mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain
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		+	[[File:Nature environment.jpg]]

	= Background to BNG and the Environment Act =		= Background to BNG and the Environment Act =
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	* Part 6: Nature and biodiversity		* Part 6: Nature and biodiversity
	* Part 7: Conservation covenants		* Part 7: Conservation covenants
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		+	[[File:Insect-hotel-2216564 1000.jpg]]

	= Comment on progress of BNG =		= Comment on progress of BNG =

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	Biodiversity Net Gain will ensure new developments work for both wildlife and people . We will create nature-rich places whilst ensuring communities get the new homes and infrastructure they need. The updated timetable and guidance we are setting out today will help smooth the transition ahead of Biodiversity Net Gain going fully live in January 2024. Developers and planning authorities should use the additional time to familiarise themselves with the guidance and prepare for the integration of Biodiversity Net Gain into the planning system. Further updates will follow in due course.		Biodiversity Net Gain will ensure new developments work for both wildlife and people . We will create nature-rich places whilst ensuring communities get the new homes and infrastructure they need. The updated timetable and guidance we are setting out today will help smooth the transition ahead of Biodiversity Net Gain going fully live in January 2024. Developers and planning authorities should use the additional time to familiarise themselves with the guidance and prepare for the integration of Biodiversity Net Gain into the planning system. Further updates will follow in due course.
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		+	See also the article Biodiversity net gain (BNG) regulations and implementation; Government response for further details and awaited update in November.

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	This article is based on a number of government websites and Press Releases including "Biodiversity Net Gain moves step closer with timetable set out".		This article is based on a number of government websites and Press Releases including "Biodiversity Net Gain moves step closer with timetable set out".

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		+	* Biodiversity.
		+	* Biodiversity gain.
		+	* Biodiversity in the urban environment.
		+	* Biodiversity offsetting.
		+	* Biophilia.
		+	* Blue-green infrastructure.
		+	* Blue green solutions.
		+	* Designing green and blue roofs.
		+	* Ecological network.
		+	* Ecological impact assessment.
		+	* Ecology.
		+	* Ecology compensation.
		+	* Ecology connectivity.
		+	* Environmental impact assessment.
		+	* Environmental net gain.
		+	* Green infrastructure.
		+	* Green roofs.
		+	* Nature improvement area.
		+	* Natural environment white paper.
		+	* Sustainable development toolkit.
		+	* The future of green infrastructure.
		+	* The sustainability of construction works.
		+	* Water engineering.
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	* a package of Biodiversity Net Gain guidance that sets out further advice for landowners, developers, and Local Planning Authorities around their role and responsibilities in delivering mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain		* a package of Biodiversity Net Gain guidance that sets out further advice for landowners, developers, and Local Planning Authorities around their role and responsibilities in delivering mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain

−	= Background and the Environment Act =	+	= Background to BNG and the Environment Act =

	In December 2018, the Environment Secretary announced a government consultation on mandating biodiversity net gain for new developments. The plan was to require developers to ensure habitats for wildlife are enhanced and left in a measurably better state than pre-development. The consultation ran until February 2019.		In December 2018, the Environment Secretary announced a government consultation on mandating biodiversity net gain for new developments. The plan was to require developers to ensure habitats for wildlife are enhanced and left in a measurably better state than pre-development. The consultation ran until February 2019.
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	* Part 7: Conservation covenants		* Part 7: Conservation covenants

−	= Comment =	+	= Comment on progress of BNG =

	Trudy Harrison, Biodiversity Minister said;		Trudy Harrison, Biodiversity Minister said;
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	Biodiversity Net Gain will ensure new developments work for both wildlife and people . We will create nature-rich places whilst ensuring communities get the new homes and infrastructure they need. The updated timetable and guidance we are setting out today will help smooth the transition ahead of Biodiversity Net Gain going fully live in January 2024. Developers and planning authorities should use the additional time to familiarise themselves with the guidance and prepare for the integration of Biodiversity Net Gain into the planning system. Further updates will follow in due course.		Biodiversity Net Gain will ensure new developments work for both wildlife and people . We will create nature-rich places whilst ensuring communities get the new homes and infrastructure they need. The updated timetable and guidance we are setting out today will help smooth the transition ahead of Biodiversity Net Gain going fully live in January 2024. Developers and planning authorities should use the additional time to familiarise themselves with the guidance and prepare for the integration of Biodiversity Net Gain into the planning system. Further updates will follow in due course.
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		+	This article is based on a number of fgoverment websites and Press Re

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