Biodiversity Net Gain obligations

BNG planning obligations came into effect on 12 February 2024. This means that for most developments, any planning application submitted from this date will be subject to the BNG requirements. Any existing permissions, or applications pending at this date, are not affected.

The obligations are onerous and developers will need specific guidance. Forsters’ planning experts can offer guidance and practical advice on how to navigate the BNG requirements.

Read our introductory briefing note

Read our follow-up briefing note from February 2024

Further guidance and practical examples will be circulated when available.

For more information, get in touch with our Planning team to discuss how we can help.