Planning for Biodiversity Net Gain

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) forms a core part of planning approval for many new housing developments, calling for at least a 10% measurable improvement in habitats on or off site to ensure that development leaves biodiversity in a better state than before. But exactly what is it, why it’s been brought in, and how can homebuilders stay compliant? Chris Gaze's guests for this episode are: Becky Moberley from the Planning Advisory Service Paul Dodd, Head of Design Advice at Urban Design Learning. Get all the latest hints and tips on BNG here. Mentioned in this episode: Coming soon: Future Homes Standard technical conference Join us in Leeds on Tues 9th June, or in London on Weds 17th June, for the Future Homes Standard technical conference - a practical event for teams looking at energy assessment, heat pumps, solar panels, ventilation, and over-heating: https://www.futurehomes.org.uk/fhs-technical-conferences