As part of the growing emphasis on environmental sustainability, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a key focus for developers, businesses, and landowners. Achieving BNG ensures that your project improves biodiversity over and above the baseline, helping to meet regulatory requirements and contribute to local and global biodiversity goals.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Legislation (Environment Act 2021)
The environmental Act introduced mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for developments in England in February 2024. Developers must now demonstrate that their projects deliver a minimum of 10% net gain for biodiversity, compared to the baseline ecological value of the site.
Our BNG Services Include:
BNG Baseline Assessment (associated with a PEA)
This service provides an assessment of the ecological value of your land prior to enhancement or development, and is required as part of a planning application.
Deliverables:
- A technical report including all associated mapping.
- Data and results across the entire site
- Detailed assessment of the habitats on site and their size, condition, distinctiveness and strategic significance.
- A calculation of the baseline BNG value using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.
- BNG Statutory Biodiversity Metric completed with baseline sections.
- Habitat Condition Assessment (HCA) sheets, for all habitats associated with the site.
BNG Feasibility Assessment
We evaluate the potential for creating BNG units on your land, providing various options through scenario modelling, to guide you towards a measurable increase in biodiversity.
Deliverables:
- A technical report including all associated mapping.
- Desk study of the site and surrounding habitats.
- Habitat Condition Assessments (HCAs) of all the on-site habitats.
- BNG baseline assessment using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.
- Habitat enhancement scenario modelling to provide various options for BNG unit creation.
Full BNG Assessment for Planning Applications
A detailed analysis that measures biodiversity loss and gain, ensuring that your project meets required BNG targets for planning approval.
Deliverables:
- A technical report including all associated mapping.
- Desk study of the site and surrounding habitats.
- Habitat Condition Assessments (HCAs) of all the on-site habitats.
- BNG baseline assessment using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.
- Full BNG assessment using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric, including baseline habitats and ‘post-development' habitats.
- High level recommendations for the retention, enhancement, creation, and management of habitats, in order to achieve a 10% biodiversity net gain.
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Why Choose Tomson Consulting for Your BNG Assessment?
An Expert Team - Our dedicated ecologists bring extensive knowledge and practical experience to each project.
Regulatory Compliance - Our services ensure that your projects comply with environmental laws and regulations, avoiding delays and ensuring smoother approvals.
Tailored Solutions - We understand that every project is unique, and our services are designed to meet your specific ecological needs.
Bespoke Reporting – Our team have collaborated with several clients to create bespoke pieces, needed for specific applications and projects.
Sustainable Practices - We are committed to promoting biodiversity, protecting ecosystems, and creating sustainable solutions for the future. Not only this, we actively seek to improve our sustainable practices within our workplace.
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