Bassetlaw’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.

Bassetlaw’s pre-application advice service can be found here.

Bassetlaw is part of the Nottinghamshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Information can be found here.

Specific BNG Requirements are set out in Policy 7.13.12 of the Local Plan (adopted May 2024).

7.13.12 Opportunities exist to strengthen the biodiversity value on site. This could include the expansion of nearby lowland heath into the country park, and a greater mix of habitats within the buffers alongside all waterways adjoining the site (e.g. watercourses, drainage channels). Careful design to incorporate a 2km walking/cycling route would deliver a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace helping to address wider recreational impacts upon protected sites. Such measures would also contribute to the Local Plan requirement for at least 10% biodiversity net gain (see Policy ST38). Proposals must be accompanied by an Ecological Impact Assessment, in accordance with relevant national legislation.

See also the BNG Page.

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