The Environment Act 2021 operates as the UK's new guide for environmental protection. It enforces an approach known as Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
BNG makes sure that biodiversity is left in a better state than before work took place.
Most major developments must now deliver a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain over and above any existing habitats on site (subject to certain exceptions).
Further information
Further information can be found on the folllwing:
Where can I find the regulations?
The regulations can be on the following:
- The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024
- The Biodiversity Gain Requirements (Exemptions) Regulations 2024
- The Biodiversity Gain Requirements (Irreplaceable Habitat) Regulations 2024
- The Biodiversity Gain Site Register Regulations 2024
Our Biodiversity Duty Report 2026 is available to download.