Surrey Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

Through Mike Waite, Director of Research & Monitoring, Surrey Wildlife Trust, with contributions from the Biodiversity Working Group the Biodiversity Net Gain recommended introductory practice in Surrey has been produced.

A cluster of bright red cup fungi growing on moss-covered wood in a natural setting.
Scarlet elf cup north downs ©Surrey Nature Partnership 2020

Background information on the requirements of the Environment Act 2021, justification, alignment with other ‘new’ LPA duties, compliance with statutory NPPG, the Defra Biodiversity Metric (version 4.0), on-site vs off-site; habitat & land banks.

Development management practice with pre-submission advice, necessities for validation, post-determination; net gain monitoring, registration & enforcement.

Strategic planning for local plan policy for BNG.

A document titled 'Biodiversity Net Gain: Recommended Introductory Practice in Surrey,' detailing practices and compliance under the Environment Act 2021.

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