Torbay’s BNG level is set at 10%.

The NPPF states: "applicants are encouraged to consider biodiversity net gain early in the development process and factor it into site selection and design. Where appropriate, they should discuss the biodiversity net gain requirements for their development upfront with the relevant local planning authority utilising any pre-application advice services offered by them. This could help establish whether development proposals would be subject to biodiversity net gain and, if they are, enable feedback on the proposed strategy for achieving the biodiversity gain objective and consideration of the Biodiversity Gain Hierarchy to inform the design of the proposals"

Please note, If you work for the LPA and wish to add additional information, please inform the Joe's Blooms team here.

Torbay’s pre-application advice service can be foundhere.

Torbay is part of the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Information can be found here.

Specific BNG Requirements are set out in Policy SS8.4 of the Local Plan (adopted 18 May 2016).

The Council will, in considering major planning applications, seek long term land management practices to maintain or restore landscapes, greenspace, dark corridors. and amenity open spaces, integrating biodiversity and green infrastructure objectives including improved public access. If development impacts adversely upon biodiversity, geodiversity or countryside management, developer contributions and mitigation measures will be required to improve management or enhancement of the natural environment with a goal of achieving a net gain in biodiversity.

See also the BNG Page.

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