North Somerset’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 Somerset’s pre-application advice service can be foundhere.

North Somerset is part of the West of England Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Information can be found here.

Specific BNG Requirements are set out in the BNG Page.

Biodiversity net gain, also known as BNG, is an approach to planning and land management. It aims to improve biodiversity and leave it in a better state than before.

As part of our commitment to a greener North Somerset, BNG is at the forefront of our planning system. We want habitats across the area to be protected for years to come.

From 12 February 2024 all planning permission granted in England, with a few exceptions, will need to deliver a minimum of 10% BNG. This is outlined in the Environment Act 2021.

From 2 April 2024 BNG also applies to small sites.

A new Local Plan is currently being developed.

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