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🌱🌍  Heard the buzz about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)? You may know that BNG will apply to planning applications from this week. Don't worry, we've got you covered. With our in-depth expertise, we're ready to navigate this new terrain and help you achieve your planning goals, even amidst this additional challenge! #planning #biodiversity #bng

Learn about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) with our handy hub 🌱 BNG is an approach that aims to leave the natural environment in a better state than it was before. Under the Environment Act 2021, it is a mandatory requirement for developers (in England) to demonstrate that their project delivers 10% net gain in biodiversity. Written by our experts, our BNG hub is full of information, insights, and guidance, helping you understand what is required from your development. Visit the hub 👉 https://bit.ly/42sgmof #BNG #biodiversity #insights

We've had lots of questions about the implication of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) on planning applications this week. Whilst this does pose an additional challenge, our in-depth understanding means we are ready to navigate this new terrain and help you achieve your planning goals. #planning #biodiversity #bng

🐝Biodiversity Net Gain Requirements Now Mandatory   As of 12 February, it is now mandatory for proposed developments to deliver a biodiversity net gain (BNG) of 10%.   In reality, most local authorities already have policies in place requiring biodiversity net gain of higher percentages than this.   Developers therefore need to address BNG as part of their planning application, and will be refused planning permission if they don’t.   BNG needs to be built into the pre-acquisition due diligence process, so developers undertand the requirements of them, as well as the ways in which they can deliver against their BNG requirement.   Our planning team can help.   Get in touch for more information, and let Vail Williams support you in creating, enhancing and maintaining ecologically beneficial habitats, whilst ensuring return on your investment.  David Ramsay | Sarah Isherwood MRTPI | Ben Christian (MRTPI) | Chris Wilmshurst | James Lacey | Suzanne Holloway #planning #BNG #biodiversitynetgain #planningexperts

For anyone trying to get their head around how the #biodiversitynetgain or #bng process works, the #environment and #planning teams at Osborne Clarke have pulled together a snazzy flowchart which aims to simplify things! If you have any questions please do drop me a line.

Download our 3 step expert guide here > https://bit.ly/4917Mju to help you comply with the new Biodiversity Net Gain UK (BNG) regime in England. 🌳   BNG is a new mandatory condition applicable to planning permissions granted in England from 12 February 2024 (with only limited exemptions).   The condition requires the developer to deliver a net gain of at least 10% to the biodiversity value of their site compared to pre-development levels.   Connect with our experts > Matthew Germain, Neil Bromwich, Caroline Bush, Julian Wolfgramm-King and Arthur Hopkinson   #BNG #Biodiversity #ESG #Planning 

Biodiversity Net Gain – is it relevant to pre 2024 planning applications? Ika Částka takes a look at that very question in her article here - https://lnkd.in/eCRR7ZTK #BNG #Biodiversity #BiodiversityNetGain

How did England get to mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain? Here is how our story unfolded, with the BNG baton being passed between national government, local government, industry and many other stakeholders who played a critical role in BNG becoming mandatory. Excellent work by Alice Stuart for collating our BNG story, and we'd love for your inputs - please let us know if there is anything to add: https://lnkd.in/eVyXA8Wv #BNG

We think Biodiversity Net Gain is "utterly brilliant" Let Ian Hambleton - our founder - explain why... What do 𝑦𝑜𝑢 think of BNG? #BNG #insight #biodiversityunits #biodiversity #uk #property #biodiversitynetgain #propertydevelopment

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of East Anglia explores public opinion on #BiodiversityNetGain, based on a representative sample of 500 adults from England. The study sheds interesting insights into public perception of #BNG: 👉 𝟮𝟭% of respondents said they had experience with BNG (with 𝟰𝟴.𝟲% of those having encountered it through local projects, 𝟮𝟲.𝟳% through non-local projects, and 𝟮𝟱.𝟳% through work-related experiences). 👉 𝟱𝟴.𝟮% of respondents believed it was possible to create a net gain in biodiversity after a development loss, with 𝟯𝟬.𝟴% unsure and 𝟵.𝟴% disagreeing. 👉 𝟲𝟯.𝟴% of respondents had a positive opinion of BNG overall, while only 𝟲.𝟰% held a negative view. 👉 𝟴𝟰% of respondents agreed that developers should be responsible for the creation and management of compensatory habitats. 👉 𝟲𝟴.𝟱% of respondents felt the BNG metric was an effective tool for measuring biodiversity, though 𝟭𝟳.𝟯% disagreed. The study notes limitations such as a potential overestimation of BNG knowledge, however the findings underscore the importance of transparency and effective communication in the successful implementation of BNG policies. 🔗 Full report: https://lnkd.in/eTd3iYab