BNG Strategy and Optimisation
Our Approach
Our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) strategy and optimisation service is designed to help developers meet their requirements in a way that is practical, commercially viable, and tailored to the realities of development.
We go beyond box-ticking. Our team reviews your proposed development in the context of the local landscape, planning policy, and the DEFRA Biodiversity Metric to create a clear, strategic plan that outlines how BNG can be delivered most efficiently.
Our Range Of services
Metric Reviews: We analyse your biodiversity metric to validate inputs, flag potential errors, and identify opportunities for optimisation. This ensures your submission is accurate, defensible, and fully compliant with DEFRA standards.
Strategic BNG Planning: We evaluate your entire development footprint to determine the most effective strategy for delivering net gain, including the balance between on-site enhancement and off-site unit procurement.
Design Input: We work alongside your planning and design teams to integrate BNG features into the site layout, such as open spaces, green corridors, and buffer zones, without compromising development viability.
Cost Analysis: We compare the financial implications of different delivery routes (on-site vs off-site) to help you select the most cost-effective and risk-managed option.
Optimisation Advice: We help you refine your habitat selections by choosing realistic distinctiveness and condition scores, often unlocking more units at lower cost, while avoiding over-commitment to difficult or expensive long-term management.
Benefits of Our BNG Strategy
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure your development meets local planning authority requirements and national biodiversity legislation.
Informed Decision-Making: Gain insights into the ecological constraints and opportunities of your site early in the planning process.
Cost Efficiency: Identify potential biodiversity enhancements that can be integrated into your project design, potentially reducing the need for off-site compensation.
Enhanced Sustainability: Demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship, which can improve stakeholder relations and project approval prospects.
Our Process
Metric Review: We begin by reviewing your submitted BNG metric or running a fresh one based on site data.
Strategy Development: We build a strategic delivery plan that outlines how and where BNG targets will be met.
Design Integration: We liaise with your consultants to embed BNG into the project layout, phasing, and budget.
Documentation & Support: We deliver clear reports and planning materials, and remain available for follow-up queries and conditions.
