What is Biodiversity Net Gain?
DEVELOPMENT THAT LEAVES BIODIVERSITY IN A BETTER STATE THAN BEFORE.
In terms of planning policy Biodiversity Net Gain seeks to reverse natures' decline across England (and beyond). It places a requirement on developers to increase biodiversity levels in measurable units for a defined area of land, to secure planning permission.
Most Local Planning Authorities already request development to demonstrate positive outcomes for nature, however the new Environment Bill proposes making Biodiversity Net Gain of 10% mandatory for nearly all new development.