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
East Devon’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
East Devon’s pre-application advice service can be foundhere.
Local Nature Recovery Strategy
East Devon is part of the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Information can be found here.
Specific Requirements
Specific BNG Requirements are set out in Policy 87 of the Local Plan (drafted 2022).
Development proposals will need to result in a Biodiversity Net Gain of at least 20%, to be calculated and reported in accordance with published best practice local and national guidelines at the time of the application (except where published exemptions apply, de minimis or otherwise).
Strategic Significance
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