All Biodiversity Net Gain articles
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CommentHow do we make Biodiversity Net Gain work for housing developers?
As we enter the second year of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements for new housing developments, Andrew Swift reflects on the ongoing confusion and ambiguity surrounding this regulation within the sector.
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NewsTwo in five councils lack in-house expertise on biodiversity net gain, says HBF
Body blames lack of capacity for building delays
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CommentMandatory Biodiversity Net Gain one year on. Is it working?
A year after 10% Biodiversity Net Gain was mandated for large, newly-approved housing developments, James Taylor reflects on the policy’s impact on the housebuilding industry and the challenges it continues to face
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NewsClarion targets 20% biodiversity net gain on new development
Goal is part of housing association’s new nature strategy
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NewsBiodiversity net gain policy was ‘launched with risks to its effectiveness’, says watchdog
NAO says Government lacks relevant information needed to evaluate scheme’s success
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NewsDefra appoints new firm to work with landowners on BNG and conservation
RSK Biocensus is latest picked to fill ‘responsible body’ role
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NewsBiodiversity Net Gain rules come into force for small sites
Sector fears councils not prepared for expansion of rules
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NewsBiodiversity net gain rules come into force
New regulations will apply to small sites from April
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NewsPlanning departments not ready for biodiversity net gain rules, warns BPF
Property investors want long-term funding approach so councils can handle new planning condition coming into force next week
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NewsBiodiversity net gain rules to come into force in February
The twice-delayed legislation requiring developers to increase biodiversity by 10% on projects now has a commencement date
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In FocusWill the government’s biodiversity plans prove a net gain for the housebuilding sector?
From this month, all developments will have to show how they increase biodiversity by 10% in order to receive planning permission. Joey Gardiner looks at whether the policy is a win-win or too much too soon
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NewsLocal authorities plan to increase biodiversity net gain by more than 10%
With mandatory BNG in force from this month, several local authorities are adopting policies that exceed the 10% requirement
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CommentHousing developers must not leave it too late on Biodiversity Net Gain
The clock is ticking before sweeping biodiversity come into effect in the new year. Morgan Price explains what developers need to think about.
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NewsGovernment confirms biodiversity net gain delay
Defra sets out new timetable with BNG to be brought in from January
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NewsBiodiversity net gain rules will reportedly not come into force this year
New planning regulations to protect the environment were set to apply from November
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NewsMajor planning approvals slump to a decade low
Official figures show sharp decline in permissions as HBF blasts ‘hostile political actions from ministers’
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CommentThe whole housebuilding industry should support Biodiversity Net Gain
Housebuilders need to put nature at the heart of their decision-making, writes David Thomas
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NewsHousebuilders spending up to £25,000 per home on nutrient neutrality fixes
HBF director tells Lords committee that ‘questions’ to ask of role of Environment Agency in allowing pollution to develop
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NewsLords to investigate impact of green regulations on development
House of Lords committee to put operation of Biodiversity Net Gain, neutrient neutrality and habitats regulations under the microscope
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NewsSmall sites win five month grace period from new biodiversity net gain rules
But UK Green Building Council says small sites exemption risks 100,000 developments a year not providing for nature