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Good to know: "Private and third sector providers of conservation measures will be critical to the delivery of the Nature Restoration Fund."
December 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Good to know: "Private and third sector providers of conservation measures will be critical to the delivery of the Nature Restoration Fund."
5/5 Next, we can expect the measures around Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), which is due to go live in May 2026...
December 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
5/5 Next, we can expect the measures around Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), which is due to go live in May 2026...
4/5 There remains the concern over potentially expanding exemptions on brownfield sites of up to 2.5ha in size, to make it easier, quicker, and cheaper to deliver off-site nature improvements. An exemption such as this, could significantly undermine BNG principles.
December 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
4/5 There remains the concern over potentially expanding exemptions on brownfield sites of up to 2.5ha in size, to make it easier, quicker, and cheaper to deliver off-site nature improvements. An exemption such as this, could significantly undermine BNG principles.
3/5 Intentions to introduce measures to simplify the delivery of BNG offsite, particularly for medium-sized developments could be a welcome step, depends how it's done - so long as the operation safeguards biodiversity and there in so further creep in lessening habitat.
December 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
3/5 Intentions to introduce measures to simplify the delivery of BNG offsite, particularly for medium-sized developments could be a welcome step, depends how it's done - so long as the operation safeguards biodiversity and there in so further creep in lessening habitat.
2/5 The 0.2ha size, smaller than the previously rumoured 0.5ha will ease the burden for small builders and off-site providers alike over fiddling with very small divisions of units, though resulting in an overall loss in biodiversity, it is a smaller loss than that feared.
December 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
2/5 The 0.2ha size, smaller than the previously rumoured 0.5ha will ease the burden for small builders and off-site providers alike over fiddling with very small divisions of units, though resulting in an overall loss in biodiversity, it is a smaller loss than that feared.
1/5 In response to the consultation earlier this year, Mattew Pennycook’s statement yesterday was not wholly unexpected or unwelcome. Changes to Biodiversity Net gain rules will now exclude developments under 0.2ha of land, in a drive to make it easier to build homes on smaller sites.
December 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
1/5 In response to the consultation earlier this year, Mattew Pennycook’s statement yesterday was not wholly unexpected or unwelcome. Changes to Biodiversity Net gain rules will now exclude developments under 0.2ha of land, in a drive to make it easier to build homes on smaller sites.
Always heartening to see farmers pressing on with BNG despite the obstacles and years of negotiation 🍀🥀
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Always heartening to see farmers pressing on with BNG despite the obstacles and years of negotiation 🍀🥀
Major BNG site now Registered in the County Durham LPA / North Pennines NCA
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Natural Capital
Natural Capital is a market place of Biodiversity Units BNG, Nutrient Units NN and Carbon Credits WCC for sale.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Major BNG site now Registered in the County Durham LPA / North Pennines NCA
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I suggest anyone concerned with the state of our biodiversity, go and complete this Defra consultation by
11:59pm on 24 July 2025 🌱
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/173184/...
11:59pm on 24 July 2025 🌱
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/173184/...
BNG Consultation
Nature needs a voice! Changes to Biodiversity Net Gain could put wildlife as risk. Have your say and help protect nature's recovery today
action.wildlifetrusts.org
July 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I suggest anyone concerned with the state of our biodiversity, go and complete this Defra consultation by
11:59pm on 24 July 2025 🌱
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/173184/...
11:59pm on 24 July 2025 🌱
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/173184/...
3/3 all whilst failing in its 30 by 30 commitments www.gov.uk/government/p... 🤪
30by30 on land in England: confirmed criteria and next steps
www.gov.uk
June 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
3/3 all whilst failing in its 30 by 30 commitments www.gov.uk/government/p... 🤪
2/3 to the detriment of England's biodiversity - the Govt is correspondingly looking to expand the role of the private sector in nature recovery www.gov.uk/government/c...
Expanding the role of the private sector in nature recovery
We're seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery.
www.gov.uk
June 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
2/3 to the detriment of England's biodiversity - the Govt is correspondingly looking to expand the role of the private sector in nature recovery www.gov.uk/government/c...
1/3 I do find it a bit bizarre that whilst looking to rein-in the relatively new (and still misunderstood by LPAs) BNG mechanism consult.defra.gov.uk/defra-biodiv...
Improving the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain for minor, medium and brownfield development
- Defra
- Citizen Space
This site contains consultations that are run by Defra.
consult.defra.gov.uk
June 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
1/3 I do find it a bit bizarre that whilst looking to rein-in the relatively new (and still misunderstood by LPAs) BNG mechanism consult.defra.gov.uk/defra-biodiv...
Can you believe this!? About 3 years in gestation with the mechanism still poorly understood by LPAs and the Govt come out with this backtracking on environmental protection rather than trying to enhance and repair 😤
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Environmental rules reviewed for small housebuilders
Ministers are considering how costs can be reduced for small firms to help them build more homes.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Can you believe this!? About 3 years in gestation with the mechanism still poorly understood by LPAs and the Govt come out with this backtracking on environmental protection rather than trying to enhance and repair 😤
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Prospect Hill is a centrally registered site offering wildflower-rich grassland and new hedgerow Biodiversity Units overlooking the Tyne Valley. Buyers are invited to be part of the site's story. With a public footpath crossing the land, images and potential signage are possible.
April 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Prospect Hill is a centrally registered site offering wildflower-rich grassland and new hedgerow Biodiversity Units overlooking the Tyne Valley. Buyers are invited to be part of the site's story. With a public footpath crossing the land, images and potential signage are possible.
I find this project particularly exciting for its wildlife potential. Phase 1 has seen mixed scrubland species established on the former southern section of the Hall Garth Hotel golf course. The plants look in excellent health, planted in good time to benefit from the recent warm weather.
April 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I find this project particularly exciting for its wildlife potential. Phase 1 has seen mixed scrubland species established on the former southern section of the Hall Garth Hotel golf course. The plants look in excellent health, planted in good time to benefit from the recent warm weather.
I do like it when clients send in photos of work-in-progress - I wish more of you would - hint 😜 but here some scrub planting being carried out, again at Sheriffhales 🌳 Why does it always look so nice down there?!
April 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I do like it when clients send in photos of work-in-progress - I wish more of you would - hint 😜 but here some scrub planting being carried out, again at Sheriffhales 🌳 Why does it always look so nice down there?!
The takeaway from the proposed fee increases (1 April 2025) for Planning Applications is they "will roughly double:” I guess this was to be expected with the extra workload of BNG (+ Nutrients), but there are extra charges coming for forwarding off-sites and monitoring fees (if a Responsible Body).
February 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The takeaway from the proposed fee increases (1 April 2025) for Planning Applications is they "will roughly double:” I guess this was to be expected with the extra workload of BNG (+ Nutrients), but there are extra charges coming for forwarding off-sites and monitoring fees (if a Responsible Body).
Just announced the Delinked payment reductions for 2025. 76% up to £30,000 and 100% above that. Just love the terminology; 100% reduction.
www.gov.uk/guidance/del...
www.gov.uk/guidance/del...
Delinked payments: replacing the Basic Payment Scheme
Find out if you’re eligible for delinked payments, how they’re calculated and when you’ll receive them.
www.gov.uk
February 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Just announced the Delinked payment reductions for 2025. 76% up to £30,000 and 100% above that. Just love the terminology; 100% reduction.
www.gov.uk/guidance/del...
www.gov.uk/guidance/del...
Easily confused me… 1/1 🫤
PA2: Implementation plan:
How this item benefits the environment
improve biodiversity
improve water quality
help with carbon capture
improve climate adaptation
enhance priority habitats
improve the historic environment
www.gov.uk/countryside-...
PA2: Implementation plan:
How this item benefits the environment
improve biodiversity
improve water quality
help with carbon capture
improve climate adaptation
enhance priority habitats
improve the historic environment
www.gov.uk/countryside-...
PA2: Feasibility study
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the feasibility study item.
www.gov.uk
February 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Easily confused me… 1/1 🫤
PA2: Implementation plan:
How this item benefits the environment
improve biodiversity
improve water quality
help with carbon capture
improve climate adaptation
enhance priority habitats
improve the historic environment
www.gov.uk/countryside-...
PA2: Implementation plan:
How this item benefits the environment
improve biodiversity
improve water quality
help with carbon capture
improve climate adaptation
enhance priority habitats
improve the historic environment
www.gov.uk/countryside-...
Easily confused me… 1/1
PA1: Implementation plan:
How this item benefits the environment
improve biodiversity
improve water quality
help with carbon capture
improve climate adaptation
enhance priority habitats
improve the historic environment
www.gov.uk/countryside-...
PA1: Implementation plan:
How this item benefits the environment
improve biodiversity
improve water quality
help with carbon capture
improve climate adaptation
enhance priority habitats
improve the historic environment
www.gov.uk/countryside-...
PA1: Implementation plan
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the implementation plan item.
www.gov.uk
February 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Easily confused me… 1/1
PA1: Implementation plan:
How this item benefits the environment
improve biodiversity
improve water quality
help with carbon capture
improve climate adaptation
enhance priority habitats
improve the historic environment
www.gov.uk/countryside-...
PA1: Implementation plan:
How this item benefits the environment
improve biodiversity
improve water quality
help with carbon capture
improve climate adaptation
enhance priority habitats
improve the historic environment
www.gov.uk/countryside-...
Planning Reform naturalcapital.estate/news/2025-01...
Natural Capital
Natural Capital is a market place of Biodiversity Units BNG, Nutrient Units NN and Carbon Credits WCC for sale.
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February 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Planning Reform naturalcapital.estate/news/2025-01...
Local Nature Recovery Strategies: https://naturalcapital.estate/news/2025-02-06
February 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Local Nature Recovery Strategies: https://naturalcapital.estate/news/2025-02-06
