Please note that this LPA has stated that it wants a BNG uplift of higher than 10%. See specific requirements.
General Advice
Local validation requirements here
Eastbourne’s BNG level is set at 20%.
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.
Pre-Application Advice Service
Eastbourne’s pre-application advice service can be foundhere.
Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Eastbourne is part of the East Sussex & Brighton and Hove Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Information can be foundhere.
Specific Requirements
Specific BNG Requirements are set out in the BNG Page.
We are working to protect, restore, and increase a resilient nature network across the district. We aim to positively impact biodiversity (20% biodiversity net gain) in the planning process, and retain and extend the UNESCO biosphere status of the Brighton and Lewes Living Coast.
Strategic Significance
N/A