This guidance is to support the design, construction, and management of on-site mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in England. It consolidates existing resources and offers additional insights into what constitutes good practice for BNG in ways that add value for development projects.

The interactive tool illustrates key actions throughout the planning process, and presents perspectives of developers, local planners, ecologists and other key stakeholders in an accessible and relatable manner. It also reflects the collaborative ethos underpinning successful BNG implementation.

Structured on the Future Homes Hub BNG planning process flow diagram, the guidance introduces characters to provide a practical, scenario-based understanding of good practice at each stage of the process.

This resource is for anyone involved in supporting the delivery of on-site BNG, whether as part of their professional responsibilities or in the development of internal best practice procedures for their organisation. It is designed to be universally applicable, regardless of site size, and focuses exclusively on the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.

The guidance has been co-developed by a multidisciplinary working group representing the range of expertise typically required within a BNG project team.

Downloadable files:

Acknowledgements:

Neil Beamsley, Bellway  

Adam Ralph, Field Works Biodiversity

Alice Davidson, Vistry Group

Ben Stansfield, Gowling WLG

Charlotte Gray, Keepmoat

Dinny Shaw, Places for People

Eleanor Trenfield, EDLA

Helen Roberts, Fexco Property Services

Julia Baker, Mott McDonald

Mal Vickers, Beechwood Industries

Matthew Beacon, Mott McDonald

Melissa Arthur, Persimmon

Michael Oxford, CIEEM

Krista Evans, Future Homes Hub