Biodiversity Net Gain

We provide practical Biodiversity Net Gain support to help projects understand their baseline position, identify opportunities for habitat enhancement and meet planning requirements in a clear and proportionate way.

Our services can support early design decisions, biodiversity metric calculations, Biodiversity Gain Plans and long-term habitat management advice, helping clients deliver measurable ecological benefits alongside sustainable development.

Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain

Biodiversity Net Gain is a key consideration for many developments and is intended to leave habitats in a measurably better condition than before. Understanding BNG early in the design process can help identify whether gains can be delivered on site, whether off-site options may be needed, and how ecological opportunities can be incorporated into the wider scheme.

Our approach focuses on clear, practical advice that supports planning, design and long-term habitat management. By assessing baseline habitats, applying the statutory biodiversity metric and considering future management requirements, we can help clients understand the steps needed to achieve compliant and deliverable biodiversity outcomes.

Services include:

• Baseline habitat assessment
• Statutory biodiversity metric calculations
• Biodiversity Net Gain feasibility advice
• Biodiversity Gain Plans
• Habitat creation and enhancement advice
• Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans
• On-site and off-site BNG strategy support
• Long-term habitat management advice
• Habitat bank support