Sustainable development toolkit - Revision history

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	Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biodiversity-30-metric-launched-in-new-sustainable-development-toolkit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biodiversity-30-metric-launched-in-new-sustainable-development-toolkit]		Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biodiversity-30-metric-launched-in-new-sustainable-development-toolkit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biodiversity-30-metric-launched-in-new-sustainable-development-toolkit]

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Biodiversity in building design and construction.		* Biodiversity in building design and construction.
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	* Department for Food, Environment & Rural Affairs, [https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-england/small-sites-metric-ssm-consultation/ Small Sites Metric (SSM) Consultation].		* Department for Food, Environment & Rural Affairs, [https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-england/small-sites-metric-ssm-consultation/ Small Sites Metric (SSM) Consultation].
−	* Ecosystems Knowledge Network, ~~[https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/resources/guidance-and-tools/tool-assessor~~ Welcome to Tool Assessor].	+	* Ecosystems Knowledge Network, Welcome to Tool Assessor.
	* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 (JP039)].		* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 (JP039)].
	* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6414097026646016 The Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool - Beta Test Version (JP038)].		* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6414097026646016 The Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool - Beta Test Version (JP038)].

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	On 7 July 2021, Natural England introduced ~~its~~ sustainable development toolkit. The toolkit includes three components:	+	On 7 July 2021, Natural England introduced a sustainable development toolkit. The toolkit includes three components:

	* Biodiversity Metric 3.0.		* Biodiversity Metric 3.0.
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	= Measurement tools =		= Measurement tools =

−	The tools were introduced to help planners achieve biodiversity net gain and ensure new developments are “nature positive”. ~~The tools were designed to~~ support the Government’s plan to expand environmental net gain approaches and deliver wider benefits for people and nature from development. ~~The end result is intended to deliver environmental net gain for all residential and infrastructure projects~~, ~~which is part of the~~ Environment Bill 2020.	+	The tools were introduced to help planners achieve biodiversity net gain and ensure new developments are “nature positive”. They support the Government’s plan to expand environmental net gain approaches and deliver wider benefits for people and nature from development. For more, see Environment Bill 2020.

−	~~For more, see Environment Bill 2020.~~	+	Under the Bill, biodiversity net gain must be measured using a recognised biodiversity metric. Biodiversity net gain does not replace existing legal or licensing habitat or species requirements and should not be applied to compensate for impacts on irreplaceable habitat features.
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−	Under the ~~bill~~, biodiversity net gain must be measured using a recognised biodiversity metric. Biodiversity net gain does not replace existing legal or licensing habitat or species requirements and should not be applied to compensate for impacts on irreplaceable habitat features.	+

	== Biodiversity Metric 3.0 ==		== Biodiversity Metric 3.0 ==

−	The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 will provide a way of measuring and accounting for losses of nature as well as gains resulting from development or changes in land management. Where a development has an impact on biodiversity, ~~this~~ tool serves as a guide to delivering it in a way that helps restore any biodiversity loss while providing beneficial natural spaces for local communities.	+	The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 will provide a way of measuring and accounting for losses of nature as well as gains resulting from development or changes in land management. Where a development has an impact on biodiversity, the tool serves as a guide to delivering it in a way that helps restore any biodiversity loss while providing beneficial natural spaces for local communities.

−	The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 is available on [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 Natural England’s Access to Evidence site] ~~as a primary forum for sharing the metric and tool and accompanying documentation~~.	+	The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 is available on [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 Natural England’s Access to Evidence site].

	== Small Sites Metric (SSM) ==		== Small Sites Metric (SSM) ==

−	Natural England has introduced a beta version of the [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6047259574927360 SSM]. This version of ~~this~~ tool is designed to simplify the process of calculating biodiversity net gain on smaller development sites.	+	Natural England has introduced a beta version of the [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6047259574927360 SSM]. This version of the tool is designed to simplify the process of calculating biodiversity net gain on smaller development sites.

	[https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-england/small-sites-metric-ssm-consultation/ The Department of Food, Environment & Rural Affairs (Defra)] has provided the platform for the SSM consultation document.		[https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-england/small-sites-metric-ssm-consultation/ The Department of Food, Environment & Rural Affairs (Defra)] has provided the platform for the SSM consultation document.
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	== Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool (EBNT) ==		== Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool (EBNT) ==

−	The [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6414097026646016 EBNT] ~~is meant to give~~ developers a method of exploring the benefits that habitats bring to people~~. This includes benefits~~ such as water quality improvements, flood management services and carbon storage opportunities.	+	The [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6414097026646016 EBNT] gives developers a method for exploring the benefits that habitats bring to people, such as water quality improvements, flood management services and carbon storage opportunities.

	Developed by the University of Oxford (with input from Defra), the EBNT is intended to help inform decision making and improve the design and outcomes of development, flagging relative changes in ecosystem service provision and bringing attention to areas that require more detailed consideration.		Developed by the University of Oxford (with input from Defra), the EBNT is intended to help inform decision making and improve the design and outcomes of development, flagging relative changes in ecosystem service provision and bringing attention to areas that require more detailed consideration.
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	= Using biodiversity to shape development =		= Using biodiversity to shape development =

−	Biodiversity Metric 3.0 is intended to become the industry standard biodiversity metric for all on-land and intertidal ~~development types~~ in England. It will become a requirement for ecological consultants, developers, local planning authorities, land owners and other entities through the Environment Bill.	+	Biodiversity Metric 3.0 is intended to become the industry standard biodiversity metric for all on-land and intertidal developments in England. It will become a requirement for ecological consultants, developers, local planning authorities, land owners and other entities through the Environment Bill.

−	“Biodiversity net gain can also give greater access to nature where people live and work, and can streamline the planning process by objectively and transparently quantifying any losses and gains in biodiversity~~,” said Natural England chair Tony Juniper~~.	+	Natural England chair Tony Juniper said, “Biodiversity net gain can also give greater access to nature where people live and work, and can streamline the planning process by objectively and transparently quantifying any losses and gains in biodiversity."

−	Environment Minister Rebecca Pow ~~added~~, “We have committed to implement an approach to development that will leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than beforehand. To do this, we will be legislating for mandatory biodiversity net gain through the Environment Bill.”	+	Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said, “We have committed to implement an approach to development that will leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than beforehand. To do this, we will be legislating for mandatory biodiversity net gain through the Environment Bill.”

−	“The Planning Bill will establish a clear set of rules – from where communities want homes to be built, to the high design and environmental standards that must be met – while complementing the commitments we are making in the Environment Bill. This includes making it mandatory for the vast majority of housing and developments to achieve at least a 10% net gain in value for biodiversity, ensuring new developments enhance the environment, contribute to our ecological networks and conserve our precious landscapes," ~~said Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP.~~	+	Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP said, “The Planning Bill will establish a clear set of rules – from where communities want homes to be built, to the high design and environmental standards that must be met – while complementing the commitments we are making in the Environment Bill. This includes making it mandatory for the vast majority of housing and developments to achieve at least a 10% net gain in value for biodiversity, ensuring new developments enhance the environment, contribute to our ecological networks and conserve our precious landscapes."

	Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biodiversity-30-metric-launched-in-new-sustainable-development-toolkit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biodiversity-30-metric-launched-in-new-sustainable-development-toolkit]		Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biodiversity-30-metric-launched-in-new-sustainable-development-toolkit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biodiversity-30-metric-launched-in-new-sustainable-development-toolkit]

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	* Environmental legislation.		* Environmental legislation.
	* Environment Bill 2020.		* Environment Bill 2020.
		+	* Making Local Nature Recovery Strategies deliver.
	* Natural England.		* Natural England.
	* Nature improvement area.		* Nature improvement area.

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	* Biodiversity in building design and construction.		* Biodiversity in building design and construction.
		+	* Biodiversity in the urban environment.
		+	* Biodiversity net gain consultation.
	* Environmental legislation.		* Environmental legislation.
	* Environment Bill 2020.		* Environment Bill 2020.
		+	* Natural England.
		+	* Nature improvement area.
		+	* Planning permission.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

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	== Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool (EBNT) ==		== Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool (EBNT) ==

−	The EBNT is meant to give developers a method of exploring the benefits that habitats bring to people. This includes benefits such as water quality improvements, flood management services and carbon storage opportunities.	+	The [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6414097026646016 EBNT] is meant to give developers a method of exploring the benefits that habitats bring to people. This includes benefits such as water quality improvements, flood management services and carbon storage opportunities.

	Developed by the University of Oxford (with input from Defra), the EBNT is intended to help inform decision making and improve the design and outcomes of development, flagging relative changes in ecosystem service provision and bringing attention to areas that require more detailed consideration.		Developed by the University of Oxford (with input from Defra), the EBNT is intended to help inform decision making and improve the design and outcomes of development, flagging relative changes in ecosystem service provision and bringing attention to areas that require more detailed consideration.
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	* Biodiversity in building design and construction.		* Biodiversity in building design and construction.
		+	* Environmental legislation.
	* Environment Bill 2020.		* Environment Bill 2020.

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	* Ecosystems Knowledge Network, [https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/resources/guidance-and-tools/tool-assessor Welcome to Tool Assessor].		* Ecosystems Knowledge Network, [https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/resources/guidance-and-tools/tool-assessor Welcome to Tool Assessor].
	* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 (JP039)].		* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 (JP039)].
		+	* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6414097026646016 The Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool - Beta Test Version (JP038)].
	* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6047259574927360 The Small Sites Metric (JP 040).]		* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6047259574927360 The Small Sites Metric (JP 040).]
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	== Small Sites Metric (SSM) ==		== Small Sites Metric (SSM) ==

−	Natural England has introduced a beta version of the SSM. This version of this tool is designed to simplify the process of calculating biodiversity net gain on smaller development sites.	+	Natural England has introduced a beta version of the [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6047259574927360 SSM]. This version of this tool is designed to simplify the process of calculating biodiversity net gain on smaller development sites.

	[https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-england/small-sites-metric-ssm-consultation/ The Department of Food, Environment & Rural Affairs (Defra)] has provided the platform for the SSM consultation document.		[https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-england/small-sites-metric-ssm-consultation/ The Department of Food, Environment & Rural Affairs (Defra)] has provided the platform for the SSM consultation document.
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	== Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool (EBNT) ==		== Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool (EBNT) ==

−	The EBNT is meant to give developers a ~~way~~ of exploring the benefits habitats bring to people. This includes benefits such as water quality improvements, flood management services and carbon storage opportunities.	+	The EBNT is meant to give developers a method of exploring the benefits that habitats bring to people. This includes benefits such as water quality improvements, flood management services and carbon storage opportunities.

−	Developed by the University of Oxford (with input from Defra), the EBNT is intended to help inform decision-making and improve the design and outcomes of development, flagging relative changes in ecosystem service provision and bringing attention to areas that require more detailed consideration.	+	Developed by the University of Oxford (with input from Defra), the EBNT is intended to help inform decision making and improve the design and outcomes of development, flagging relative changes in ecosystem service provision and bringing attention to areas that require more detailed consideration.

	= Using biodiversity to shape development =		= Using biodiversity to shape development =
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	* Ecosystems Knowledge Network, [https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/resources/guidance-and-tools/tool-assessor Welcome to Tool Assessor].		* Ecosystems Knowledge Network, [https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/resources/guidance-and-tools/tool-assessor Welcome to Tool Assessor].
	* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 (JP039)].		* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 (JP039)].
		+	* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6047259574927360 The Small Sites Metric (JP 040).]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	On 7 July 2021, Natural England introduced its sustainable development toolkit ~~based on input from several key organisations~~. The toolkit includes three components:	+	On 7 July 2021, Natural England introduced its sustainable development toolkit. The toolkit includes three components:

	* Biodiversity Metric 3.0.		* Biodiversity Metric 3.0.
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	= Measurement tools =		= Measurement tools =

−	The tools were introduced to help planners achieve biodiversity net gain and ensure new developments are “nature positive”. The tools were designed to support the Government’s ~~25 year environment~~ plan to expand net gain approaches and deliver wider benefits for people and nature from development. The end result is intended to deliver environmental net gain for all residential and infrastructure projects, which is part of the Environment Bill 2020.	+	The tools were introduced to help planners achieve biodiversity net gain and ensure new developments are “nature positive”. The tools were designed to support the Government’s plan to expand environmental net gain approaches and deliver wider benefits for people and nature from development. The end result is intended to deliver environmental net gain for all residential and infrastructure projects, which is part of the Environment Bill 2020.
−		+
−	Under the bill, biodiversity net gain must be measured using a recognised biodiversity metric. However, biodiversity net gain does not replace existing legal or licensing habitat or species requirements and should not be applied to compensate for impacts on irreplaceable habitat features.	+

	For more, see Environment Bill 2020.		For more, see Environment Bill 2020.
		+
		+	Under the bill, biodiversity net gain must be measured using a recognised biodiversity metric. Biodiversity net gain does not replace existing legal or licensing habitat or species requirements and should not be applied to compensate for impacts on irreplaceable habitat features.

	== Biodiversity Metric 3.0 ==		== Biodiversity Metric 3.0 ==

−	The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 ~~provides~~ a way of measuring and accounting for losses of nature as well as gains resulting from development or changes in land management. Where a development has an impact on biodiversity, this tool serves as a guide to delivering it in a way that helps restore any biodiversity loss while providing beneficial natural spaces for local communities.	+	The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 will provide a way of measuring and accounting for losses of nature as well as gains resulting from development or changes in land management. Where a development has an impact on biodiversity, this tool serves as a guide to delivering it in a way that helps restore any biodiversity loss while providing beneficial natural spaces for local communities.

−	The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 ~~will be~~ available on Natural England’s Access to Evidence site as a primary forum for sharing the metric and tool and accompanying documentation.	+	The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 is available on [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 Natural England’s Access to Evidence site] as a primary forum for sharing the metric and tool and accompanying documentation.
−		+
−	~~[http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720]~~	+

	== Small Sites Metric (SSM) ==		== Small Sites Metric (SSM) ==
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	Natural England has introduced a beta version of the SSM. This version of this tool is designed to simplify the process of calculating biodiversity net gain on smaller development sites.		Natural England has introduced a beta version of the SSM. This version of this tool is designed to simplify the process of calculating biodiversity net gain on smaller development sites.

−	~~Citizenspace provides~~ the platform for the SSM consultation document~~, available here~~.	+	[https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-england/small-sites-metric-ssm-consultation/ The Department of Food, Environment & Rural Affairs (Defra)] has provided the platform for the SSM consultation document.

	== Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool (EBNT) ==		== Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool (EBNT) ==
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	The EBNT is meant to give developers a way of exploring the benefits habitats bring to people. This includes benefits such as water quality improvements, flood management services and carbon storage opportunities.		The EBNT is meant to give developers a way of exploring the benefits habitats bring to people. This includes benefits such as water quality improvements, flood management services and carbon storage opportunities.

−	Developed by the University of Oxford with input from ~~across the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (~~Defra) ~~family~~, the EBNT is intended to help inform decision-making and improve the design and outcomes of development, flagging relative changes in ecosystem service provision and bringing attention to areas that require more detailed consideration.	+	Developed by the University of Oxford (with input from Defra), the EBNT is intended to help inform decision-making and improve the design and outcomes of development, flagging relative changes in ecosystem service provision and bringing attention to areas that require more detailed consideration.

	= Using biodiversity to shape development =		= Using biodiversity to shape development =
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	“The Planning Bill will establish a clear set of rules – from where communities want homes to be built, to the high design and environmental standards that must be met – while complementing the commitments we are making in the Environment Bill. This includes making it mandatory for the vast majority of housing and developments to achieve at least a 10% net gain in value for biodiversity, ensuring new developments enhance the environment, contribute to our ecological networks and conserve our precious landscapes," said Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP.		“The Planning Bill will establish a clear set of rules – from where communities want homes to be built, to the high design and environmental standards that must be met – while complementing the commitments we are making in the Environment Bill. This includes making it mandatory for the vast majority of housing and developments to achieve at least a 10% net gain in value for biodiversity, ensuring new developments enhance the environment, contribute to our ecological networks and conserve our precious landscapes," said Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP.
		+
		+	Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biodiversity-30-metric-launched-in-new-sustainable-development-toolkit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biodiversity-30-metric-launched-in-new-sustainable-development-toolkit]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	= External resources =		= External resources =

		+	* Department for Food, Environment & Rural Affairs, [https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-england/small-sites-metric-ssm-consultation/ Small Sites Metric (SSM) Consultation].
	* Ecosystems Knowledge Network, [https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/resources/guidance-and-tools/tool-assessor Welcome to Tool Assessor].		* Ecosystems Knowledge Network, [https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/resources/guidance-and-tools/tool-assessor Welcome to Tool Assessor].
		+	* Natural England, [http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 (JP039)].

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	= Measurement tools =		= Measurement tools =

−	The ~~purpose of these~~ tools is to help planners achieve biodiversity net gain and ensure new developments are “nature positive”. The tools were designed to support the Government’s 25 year environment plan to expand net gain approaches and deliver wider benefits for people and nature from development. The end result is intended to deliver environmental net gain for all residential and infrastructure projects ~~and~~ is part of the Environment Bill 2020.	+	The tools were introduced to help planners achieve biodiversity net gain and ensure new developments are “nature positive”. The tools were designed to support the Government’s 25 year environment plan to expand net gain approaches and deliver wider benefits for people and nature from development. The end result is intended to deliver environmental net gain for all residential and infrastructure projects, which is part of the Environment Bill 2020.

	Under the bill, biodiversity net gain must be measured using a recognised biodiversity metric. However, biodiversity net gain does not replace existing legal or licensing habitat or species requirements and should not be applied to compensate for impacts on irreplaceable habitat features.		Under the bill, biodiversity net gain must be measured using a recognised biodiversity metric. However, biodiversity net gain does not replace existing legal or licensing habitat or species requirements and should not be applied to compensate for impacts on irreplaceable habitat features.
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		+	For more, see Environment Bill 2020.

	== Biodiversity Metric 3.0 ==		== Biodiversity Metric 3.0 ==
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	The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 will be available on Natural England’s Access to Evidence site as a primary forum for sharing the metric and tool and accompanying documentation.		The Biodiversity Metric 3.0 will be available on Natural England’s Access to Evidence site as a primary forum for sharing the metric and tool and accompanying documentation.
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		+	[http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720 http://nepubprod.appspot.com/publication/6049804846366720]

	== Small Sites Metric (SSM) ==		== Small Sites Metric (SSM) ==
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	Environment Minister Rebecca Pow added, “We have committed to implement an approach to development that will leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than beforehand. To do this, we will be legislating for mandatory biodiversity net gain through the Environment Bill.”		Environment Minister Rebecca Pow added, “We have committed to implement an approach to development that will leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than beforehand. To do this, we will be legislating for mandatory biodiversity net gain through the Environment Bill.”

−	~~Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP said,~~ “The Planning Bill will establish a clear set of rules – from where communities want homes to be built, to the high design and environmental standards that must be met – while complementing the commitments we are making in the Environment Bill. This includes making it mandatory for the vast majority of housing and developments to achieve at least a 10% net gain in value for biodiversity, ensuring new developments enhance the environment, contribute to our ecological networks and conserve our precious landscapes.”	+	“The Planning Bill will establish a clear set of rules – from where communities want homes to be built, to the high design and environmental standards that must be met – while complementing the commitments we are making in the Environment Bill. This includes making it mandatory for the vast majority of housing and developments to achieve at least a 10% net gain in value for biodiversity, ensuring new developments enhance the environment, contribute to our ecological networks and conserve our precious landscapes," said Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Biodiversity in building design and construction.
	* Environment Bill 2020.		* Environment Bill 2020.

−	= External resources~~<br />~~	+	= External resources =
−	=	+

	* Ecosystems Knowledge Network, [https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/resources/guidance-and-tools/tool-assessor Welcome to Tool Assessor].		* Ecosystems Knowledge Network, [https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/resources/guidance-and-tools/tool-assessor Welcome to Tool Assessor].