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What’s the best approach for restoring ecology?

|Date: 09 Dec 2025

What’s the best approach for restoring ecology?

Delivering BNG means dedicating land to habitats and restoring or improving ecology, but what’s the best ...

Delivering BNG means dedicating land to habitats and restoring or improving ecology, but what’s the best approach for housebuilders and developers; on-site or offsite? And how do you maximise your dev ...

09 Dec 2025
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How can developers plan for BNG?

|Date: 30 Oct 2025

How can developers plan for BNG?

Managing the statutory requirement for biodiversity net gain (BNG) is one of the top practical headaches ...

Managing the statutory requirement for biodiversity net gain (BNG) is one of the top practical headaches facing smaller housebuilders right now. And to complicate matters further, we await the outcome ...

30 Oct 2025
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Six ways to create ecological value in housing developments

|Date: 06 Oct 2025

Six ways to create ecological value in housing developments

In response to the UK housing crisis, many new builds are being developed, even in rural areas, raising c ...

In response to the UK housing crisis, many new builds are being developed, even in rural areas, raising concerns about their impact on wildlife and the environment. In one Sussex village, plans for 19 ...

06 Oct 2025
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New BNG Habitat Bank in Hartlepool

|Date: 09 Jun 2025

New BNG Habitat Bank in Hartlepool

Hartlepool Borough Council and Environment Bank to create local BNG Habitat Bank. With almost 400 new hom ...

Hartlepool Borough Council and Environment Bank to create local BNG Habitat Bank. With almost 400 new homes needed every year in Hartlepool, the local council recognised the importance of securing a r ...

09 Jun 2025
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ACO Water Management gives housebuilders solutions to help wildlife thrive

|Date: 05 Feb 2025

ACO Water Management gives housebuilders solutions to help wildlife thrive

The Biodiversity Net Gain law is reaching its first major milestone – its one-year anniversary. With a ne ...

The Biodiversity Net Gain law is reaching its first major milestone – its one-year anniversary. With a need to demonstrate a minimum 10% uplift in biodiversity for almost all schemes, how can wildlife ...

05 Feb 2025
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Has BNG been a success?

|Date: 09 Dec 2024

Has BNG been a success?

Has BNG been a success? Mark Topping, Director of Design, Lanpro, look at the highs and lows. Biodiversit ...

Has BNG been a success? Mark Topping, Director of Design, Lanpro, look at the highs and lows. Biodiversity net gain (BNG) became mandatory for major developments from 12 February and for small sites f ...

09 Dec 2024
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Government is right to review environmental policies

|Date: 25 Nov 2024

Government is right to review environmental policies

© JasperSuijten / Adobe Stock The National Federation of Builders comments on the Government appointing D ...

© JasperSuijten / Adobe Stock The National Federation of Builders comments on the Government appointing Dan Corry to lead a review of DEFRA’s regulations and regulators and explains why it is long ove ...

25 Nov 2024
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Biodiversity Units UK Unveils July 2024 Pricing Report

|Date: 21 Aug 2024

Biodiversity Units UK Unveils July 2024 Pricing Report

Biodiversity Units UK is proud to announce the release of its latest report, "The BNG Report: Pricing ...

Biodiversity Units UK is proud to announce the release of its latest report, "The BNG Report: Pricing & Key Insights - July 2024," which offers an in-depth analysis of current pricing trends and m ...

21 Aug 2024
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BioScapes solve BNG and SuDS legislation issues

|Date: 18 Jul 2024

BioScapes solve BNG and SuDS legislation issues

SME housing developers who are struggling to navigate the complexities of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and ...

SME housing developers who are struggling to navigate the complexities of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) legislation need look no further than BioScapes You might th ...

18 Jul 2024
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UK Developers Losing £300,000 a Day Due to Rigid BNG Approach

|Date: 31 May 2024

UK Developers Losing £300,000 a Day Due to Rigid BNG Approach

© Josie Elias / Adobe Stock Amid the rush to meet regulatory demands, UK developers’ rigid approach to ac ...

© Josie Elias / Adobe Stock Amid the rush to meet regulatory demands, UK developers’ rigid approach to achieve biodiversity net gain (BNG) mandates is proving costly. Leading climate tech SaaS company ...

31 May 2024
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