SCC - MS - Surrey Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat Banking Study

The Environment Act (2021) includes the requirement for most developments requiring planning consent in England to achieve a minimum 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Furthermore, Surrey County Council will be the 'responsible authority' for production of a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Surrey, which is another mandatory requirement from the Environment Act. The Council also has new biodiversity reporting requirements as well as strengthened legal duty to conserve and enhance biodiversity. As a result, the Council have ambitious plans for nature recovery in Surrey. In relation to BNG, Surrey County Council has four distinct roles: - County Planning Author

SCC - MS - Surrey Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat Banking Study

SCC - MS - Surrey Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat Banking Study