Wildlife and biodiversity

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

How to measure BNG and assess the impacts of planning applications

Biodiversity and planning policy

Policies to help conserve and enhance biodiversity

Biodiversity and development management

Biodiversity constraints to consider when making a planning application for a development

Biodiversity specifications

Our guidance on incorporating wildlife into your development

Great crested newt district licensing scheme

How to get a licence for developments in areas where great crested newts are present

Ecological assessments

When and how to submit an ecological assessment