Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
BNG is a strategy to stop the loss of nature. It is a way to allow development of land but guaranteeing that development contributes to the recovery of nature. It is a tool that will ensure habitats for wildlife are in a better condition than they were before development, to allow flourishment of biodiversity above its existing state.
The Environment Act was passed into UK law in 2021. The Act was brought in to halt the decline of species by 2030 and introduces a mandatory minimum 10% biodiversity net gain within development to ensure development improves or creates new habitats for nature.
We have prepared the following documents to help transition to mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain and are seeking your views on these documents. The consultation is open until 5 February 2024.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Supplementary Planning Document January 2024 [pdf] 799KB
Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening Report [pdf] 427KB
We encourage you to complete the survey online above, however comments can be made electronically to planningpolicy@castlepoint.gov.uk or in writing to Planning Policy, Castle Point Borough Council, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 1TF.
Hardcopy versions of the consultation documents and hardcopy response surveys can be found at the following locations:
- Castle Point Borough Council Offices
- Canvey Island Library
- Great Tarpots Library
- Hadleigh Library
- South Benfleet Library
Representations made in respect of this consultation will be published on the Council’s website alongside your name and, where applicable your organisation. Your address, signature and contact details will not be made available. Your consultation response will be stored on a database used solely for the purpose of preparing the Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document and relevant supporting documents and will be retained in accordance with the Council’s Document Retention Policy.
For any further information about Biodiversity Net Gain please email planningpolicy@castlepoint.gov.uk