Net gain

Overview

We are seeking views on how we can improve the planning system in England to protect the environment (biodiversity net gain) and build places to live and work.

If you would like to keep in contact with us to express interest in this, or any other Defra consultation, please give us your details through the link below

https://gov.smartwebportal.co.uk/defra/public/webform.asp?id=108&id2=1D06F7

Why your views matter

We want to know what you think about our proposals to make biodiversity net gain necessary for developments when granting planning permission. Biodiversity net gain is an approach which aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than beforehand. In particular, we’re interested in hearing views on:

• standardising the approach so that it’s simpler and clearer for developers
• whether we should add this requirement
• how we could implement the net gain approach
• how we should measure and monitor the net gain approach

We’re also seeking evidence on how we could also include other environmental improvements.

This applies to England only.

What happens next

We will process the results of this consultation and will publish a government response in due course.