North Hertfordshire’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.

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

North Hertfordshire is part of the Hertfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Information can be found here.

Specific BNG Requirements are set out in the Local Plan.

North Hertfordshire has a wide range of green infrastructure and environmental assets of local, regional and national importance. The plan seeks to protect, maintain and enhance the historical and natural environment. Policies encourage the provision of open space within new development to promote healthy lifestyles, sport, play and recreation. To mitigate against harm to the environment, the plan has adopted biodiversity net gain to protect or create new habitats.

See also the BNG Page.

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