BNG Strategy and Optimisation

Our Approach

Our BNG strategy and optimisation service is designed to help developers meet Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) 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 — ensuring 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.