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Delivering Biodiversity Net Gain: Practical Solutions for a Nature-Positive Future

  • Writer: Dale Hannath
    Dale Hannath
  • Sep 7
  • 3 min read

At Planet Save, we’re not just tracking policy, we’re delivering on-the-ground solutions that help developers, planners and landowners navigate the new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regime with confidence and clarity.


With BNG now a legal requirement in England, any development project must not only limit its environmental impact, but actively improve biodiversity by at least 10%. This isn’t just a shift in policy, it’s a shift in culture, and we’re here to help you meet it head-on.


From Legislation to Landscape: What We Deliver

We offer an end-to-end Biodiversity Net Gain service, tailored to your site, planning stage, and future management commitments. Whether you're a developer seeking planning approval or a landowner interested in habitat creation, we support you every step of the way:


Initial Site Assessment

  • Full habitat baseline surveys (UK Habitat Classification)

  • BNG Metric 4.0 calculations to determine existing biodiversity units

  • Identification of opportunities for on-site enhancement


BNG Strategy & Design Integration

  • Work closely with your design and planning team to maximise on-site biodiversity through landscape design and sustainable drainage

  • Develop green infrastructure plans aligned with planning policies and biodiversity targets


Off-Site Unit Sourcing

  • Tap into our network of trusted habitat banks and landowners offering registered off-site units

  • Ensure all off-site solutions meet the standards of the Biodiversity Gain Site Register


Statutory Biodiversity Credits Support

  • If off-site units are not available or feasible, we manage the process of accessing statutory biodiversity credits through Natural England

  • Provide all required evidence and liaise with the Local Planning Authority (LPA) on your behalf

“Our goal is always to find the most cost-effective, nature-positive solution that reduces reliance on statutory credits—but when they’re needed, we make sure the process is smooth, compliant and well-documented.”

What Makes Our BNG Service Different?


Multi-Disciplinary Expertise

We bring together ecologists, landscape architects, land managers and planners to ensure that biodiversity is integrated holistically, right from the concept stage through to delivery and management.


Net Gain Delivery That Lasts

BNG commitments last 30 years, which is why we also provide:

  • Long-term Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)

  • Ongoing compliance checks and habitat condition monitoring

  • Bespoke land management plans for landowners hosting off-site units


Transparent Reporting and LPA Engagement

We understand the expectations of planning authorities. All our reports, plans and metric calculations are delivered in line with current DEFRA and Natural England guidance, ready to support your Biodiversity Gain Plan submission.


For Developers

Whether you're building housing, commercial space, or infrastructure - we help you:

  • Understand your biodiversity liability early

  • Integrate BNG into your masterplans

  • Source off-site units or statutory credits where needed

  • Submit clear, defensible Biodiversity Gain Plans


For Landowners

We help farmers, estate owners and land managers:

  • Register biodiversity units for sale

  • Prepare land for habitat enhancement in line with the metric

  • Secure long-term agreements that provide sustainable income from nature recovery


Thinking Ahead: The Future of Biodiversity in Development

Statutory biodiversity credits are a last resort, and deliberately priced to encourage better on- and off-site solutions. But they’re also a vital safety net, ensuring no project is left in limbo. Our role is to help you avoid needing them when possible, and secure them efficiently when necessary.


BNG isn't just about compliance, it's about creating better places to live, work and thrive. By partnering with us, you're not just meeting a requirement - you’re investing in the natural capital of the future.


Let’s Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain Together

Whether you're just starting a project or facing tight planning deadlines, we’re ready to help. Get in touch to book a BNG assessment or explore how you could turn your land into a long-term source of ecological and economic value.


For all enquiries and to talk to one of our BNG consultants, please email the team at: enquiries@planetsave.co.uk or telephone: 01522 275078



 
 
 

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