Biodiversity Net Gain implementation (planning/ecology)
Received: 16 September 2024
1. Please can you fill in the table below to indicate what, if any, software the council has obtained specifically to help with implementing the following aspects of BNG?BNG-related needSoftware obtained for this purposeValidation of applications, including checking that the correct version of the Biodiversity Metric has been submitted. Determination of applications subject to BNG, including assessment of ecological considerations. Determining if the biodiversity gain objective (biodiversity gain condition) is met. Monitoring of planning obligations set out under S106 agreements or Conservation Covenants, analogous to other planning obligations. Ecological monitoring of BNG habitats, a new statutory duty required by legislation, including ensuring that individual habitats on a given site are progressing in line with expectations set out in the Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan. Statutory reporting of BNG habitat progress under the NERC Act Biodiversity Duty. 2. Is the council generating income, or planning to generate income, by charging BNG monitoring fees? If so, how are you calculating this fee? 3. Please can you fill in the table below, with respect to whether the council has made use of the government's new burdens funding for BNG:Financial yearBNG burdens funding spent by the councilWhat this BNG burdens funding was spent on 23/24£ 24/25£
Outcome / Documents
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