A Practical Guide to Biodiversity Net Gain

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A practical guide to a complex regime focussed on the decision-making procedure under the overall biodiversity net gain regime. This book places the relevant Acts of Parliament Regulations Orders provisions within the NPPF DEFRA-issued guidance and PPG in one place so decision makers and those submitting applications for development that is subject to the biodiversity gain regime can see in one place what the requirements are and how to satisfy them.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Unexpected aspects of the biodiversity net gain regime are highlighted to avoid unwelcome surprises down the road. Where there are gaps or inconsistencies between the various aspects of the biodiversity net gain regime this book addresses those and provides a practical way forward to resolve inconsistencies and fill in legislative and policy gaps. The source of obligations is also identified in each case to ensure readers know whether the provision is required as a matter of law policy or guidance.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>CONTENTS</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>1 - Introduction</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>2 - Exemptions</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>3 - The Statutory Metric</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>4 - The Biodiversity Gain Condition(s) and Biodiversity Gain Plan</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>5 - Irreplaceable Habitats</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>6 - Planning Authority Governance</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>7 - Special Cases: Section 73 62A Phased and Minerals Permissions</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>8 - Legal Agreements</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>9 - Offsite BNG</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>10 - Statutory Credits</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>11 - Stacking and Selling</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>12 - Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Appendix A - Biodiversity Gain Plan Template</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Appendix B - Suggested Text for Biodiversity Gain Information on the Written Decision Notice</span></p>