BNG Start Dates: 12th February 2024
DEFRA has confirmed the start dates for biodiversity net gain in England:
- From 12 February 2024, BNG will be mandatory for new planning applications for major development made under the Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) 1990, subject to the confirmed exemptions.
- BNG for small sites will have an extended transition period and will apply from 2 April 2024.