Biodiversity Net Gain: Defra confirms new 'nature positive' rules for developers

Michael Holder
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Plans would see new developers having to ensure a buildings deliver a 10 per cent biodiversity boost  | Credit: iStock
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Plans would see new developers having to ensure a buildings deliver a 10 per cent biodiversity boost | Credit: iStock

Developers will have to show how their housing and commercial plans will achieve a 10 per cent net gain in biodiversity from November 2023 under new rules

Fresh requirements to ensure new housing, industrial or commercial developments in England are "nature positive" are set to come into force from November this year, backed by more than £16m of funding...

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