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Biodiversity Net Gain

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is mandatory for all developments in England apart from Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. Whether you are submitting a planning application or considering creating and selling biodiversity units, there are lots of things to consider.

Find out more about BNG in our articles and guidance notes below:

The latest in the Biodiversity Net Gain campaign

Using land to protect nature – how will 30by30 work?
CLA Policy Adviser Bethany Turner breaks down Defra’s latest plans for 30by30 in England, explaining what land types are likely to be used to achieve targets

Author :

Bethany Turner

Published:

7 Nov 2024
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – six months in
How have new biodiversity net gain regulations impacted your rural business and development? We ask CLA members to voice their experiences of the scheme so far

Author :

Susan Twining

Published:

30 Aug 2024
In Focus: the true cost of a planning application
To keep costs down, there are a number of factors to consider before submitting a planning application – as the CLA’s Shannon Fuller explains

Author :

Shannon Fuller

Published:

29 May 2024
GN05-24 Biodiversity Net Gain: Planning considerations (England only)
This Guidance Note provides information and considerations for CLA members that are undertaking development and submitting planning applications.

Author :

Shannon Fuller

Published:

27 Mar 2024
CLA Webinar: Biodiversity Net Gain - What to expect with mandatory BNG
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Published:

21 Feb 2024
GN02-24 Biodiversity Net Gain: Creating and selling off-site biodiversity units (England only)
This Guidance Note provides information for CLA members who are interested in entering the Biodiversity Net Gain Market by selling off-site biodiversity units to developers.

Authors :

Susan Twining, Bethany Turner

Published:

9 Feb 2024
Biodiversity Net Gain – what does it mean for members?
As the Biodiversity Net Gain requirement becomes mandatory for large developments, CLA experts outline what members need to consider regarding planning and biodiversity units

Authors :

Susan Twining, Shannon Fuller

Published:

2 Feb 2024
Biodiversity net gain to launch next month - an important policy to support nature recovery
Still work to do to fully establish market for biodiversity units, says CLA President Victoria Vyvyan

Author :

Mike Sims

Published:

19 Jan 2024
Boosting biodiversity through BNG
Iford Estate is reaping the benefits from its biodiversity project – launched to explore options surrounding BNG – now a well-established business model

Author :

Jasmin McDermott

Published:

20 Dec 2023
Biodiversity Net Gain: what happens after 30 years
The CLA’s Susan Twining speaks to Defra’s BNG market lead Laura Grant about off-site BNG options once the 30-year agreement ends

Author :

Susan Twining

Published:

1 Nov 2023
Measuring your natural capital assets
The CLA sets out where members should start before considering a Biodiversity Net Gain or nature market contract

Author :

Rob Hackney

Published:

1 Oct 2023
How landowners can sell biodiversity units
The market for Biodiversity Net Gain offers many potential opportunities for landowners. Katie Gowers at Defra explains the steps landowners need to take to sell to this new ecosystem service market

Author :

Jasmin McDermott

Published:

1 Sep 2023