Helping property developers find the right BNG Solution.

The Environment Act 2021 makes a minimum of 10% biodiversity net gain (BNG) mandatory for all new development in England from February 2024.

We are Biodiversity Units UK, a specialist BNG advisory and unit provider with a dedicated team and network of BNG unit suppliers across the UK.

We give you clear, common sense, commercial advice - helping guide your choices.

Stay planning compliant. Understand how to save money and learn about BNG through the process.

“What are the details of this new legislation?”
“What is the impact on my planning process?”
“How can I make an informed decision?”

Common Developers Questions

We work with developers and associated parties (planning consultants, ecologists, architects) to understand their commercial needs. Helping them source high integrity BNG units at competitive prices.

How we find the right BNG Solution for you

Option 1. BNG Project

- We work with Developers on a project by project basis - Source BNG units and negotiate with suppliers - Ecologist reports & DEFRA Metric are checked - Manage transactions - We provide support and advice for the project to ensure you are planning compliant - We receive a fee when the deal transacts

Option 2. BNG Advisory (for developers with multiple or complex projects)

- We are on hand to proactively lead your BNG activity - Strategic advice and best practice - Ecologist reports & DEFRA Metric are checked with advice to mitigate BNG costs - Source BNG units and negotiate with suppliers - Manage transactions - Negotiating with LPA’s - BNG Legal Advice if required - A monthly retainer offset against deal transaction fee

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We work with a network of ‘High Integrity’ BNG providers across England

If you’re a BNG Provider and want more high quality enquiries, we can help. Our team speaks to both property developers and BNG providers every day of the week, we are immersed in the sector.

We know the ins and outs - and ups and downs - of the process and the people.

“Biodiversity Units UK helped us source BNG units for a forthcoming commerical development in Wokingham. The process was simple and easy to understand and they provided all the relevant documentation in order to complete our application”

— Berkshire, UK Property Developer

Meet the Team

We have partnered with some of England’s most trusted conservation partners in order to deliver the highest quality BNG units across the country. With all partners we spend considerable time vetting and understanding their sites and BNG inventory.

Our database of BNG sites across the UK means we can source units near to your development, avoiding additional costs posed by the spatial risk multiplier and ensuring our prices are highly competitive.

A Trusted Network of Partners

Bio Net Gain and its implications for developers.

From February 2024 it will be impossible to build under planning permission without covenanting to provide a minimum of 10% BNG. Onsite - some developers may look to provide BNG as part of the development masterplan but for many sites this will be impractical, costly, or unviable. Onsite BNG particularly on brownfield sites, will be difficult to adapt to provide high quality and diverse habitats. A hybrid BNG solution allows developers to meet the BNG requirements on and off site.

As part of the legislation, Biodiverse habitats will need to be maintained over the 30 years lifecycle. To ensure management plans are being implemented Local Authorities have enforcement powers which include penalties for developers. Beyond the initial legislation, long term it will be in developers interests to provide high quality biodiverse habitats and over time BNG can help with ESG Credentials and provide positive news stories for developers.

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BNG News

  • Richard Dean joins Biodiversity Units as Commercial Director

    We’ve very pleased to announce that Richard Dean has joined Biodiversity Units UK, in the role of Commercial Director.

  • Key Insights from Biodiversity Units UK’s October 2024 Pricing Report

    The October 2024 Pricing Report from Biodiversity Units UK provides a detailed analysis of trends in the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) market. Drawing on data from 46 habitat banks, it sheds light on price movements and market conditions as developers increasingly integrate BNG into their projects.

  • Biodiversity Units UK - Off Site BNG Explained for Developers

    Each stage of the process can vary depending on how quickly we receive information from you, but assuming we have anything we need we aim to help you solve your BNG problem within 5 days.

  • The Potential Impact of the new BNG regime on Property Values

    While the new regime will undoubtedly increase environmental and social value, there are immediate financial drawbacks for developers and landowners.