At BNG Report, we help developers, planners, and landowners across the UK meet the growing environmental requirements for sustainable development.

With the UK Environment Act now mandating measurable biodiversity improvements, our experienced ecologists ensure your BNG Report outlines the necessary actions to achieve at least a 10% gain while meeting local planning authority standards.

From baseline assessments to detailed habitat enhancement recommendations, we deliver a clear, development-friendly strategy that ensures compliance while supporting environmental improvement.

Why Is a BNG Report Important for Developments?

A BNG report is a comprehensive ecological document that sets out the current biodiversity value of a site and details the steps required to improve it post-development.

This report is a legal requirement for most planning applications, providing a structured plan to restore habitats, protect species, and enhance long-term ecological resilience.

Which Types of Projects Require a BNG Report?

BNG report requirements apply to a variety of development types, including:

• Residential developments – From small housing plots to large-scale estates, particularly those on greenfield or ecologically sensitive land.
• Commercial builds – Offices, retail units, warehouses, and mixed-use developments.
• Infrastructure projects – Roads, rail links, bridges, and utilities impacting wildlife habitats.
• Major refurbishments – Significant redevelopments with measurable ecological impacts.
• Agricultural projects – Land-use changes, new farm infrastructure, and drainage modifications.
• Renewable energy installations – Solar farms, wind farms, and associated infrastructure.
• Industrial expansions – New facilities or site enlargements in sensitive ecological areas.

How Much Does a BNG Report Cost?

The cost of a BNG report ranges from £3,000 to over £40,000+, depending on the site’s existing biodiversity, the scale of required improvements, and whether measures will be implemented on-site or off-site.

Cost drivers include habitat creation or restoration needs, the complexity of landscaping, specialist monitoring requirements, and long-term management obligations.

Contact BNG Report to receive a tailored quotation for your development.

How Do Ecologists Prepare a BNG Report?

Our ecologists use the DEFRA Biodiversity Metric to compile a BNG report. This involves mapping habitats, assessing their quality and distinctiveness, and recording associated species.

Each habitat type is assigned a biodiversity unit score, which serves as the baseline for calculating the uplift required to meet planning conditions.

Can BNG Report Recommendations Include Both On-Site and Off-Site Measures?

A BNG report can propose measures that are carried out entirely on-site or combined with the purchase of off-site biodiversity units.

Hybrid solutions are common when site constraints prevent meeting all biodiversity targets within the project boundary.

How Do BNG Reports Align With Local Planning Authority Requirements?

We produce BNG reports to meet DEFRA guidelines and the specific standards of the local planning authority, which include accurate habitat maps, biodiversity metric results, and detailed long-term management schedules.

By ensuring our recommendations align with local ecological priorities, such as enhancing wildlife corridors or restoring key habitats, we improve the likelihood of fast-track planning approval.

What’s the Process for Completing and Submitting a BNG Report?

The BNG report process begins with an initial consultation to understand the project scope and site conditions. Our team then conducts baseline biodiversity assessments, runs metric calculations, and drafts enhancement measures.

We compile a complete report with supporting data and management plans for submission alongside the planning application, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.

What Strategies Are Used to Achieve the 10% Biodiversity Requirement Outlined in a BNG Report?

Typical strategies in a BNG report include:

• Enhancing existing habitats – Improved management of grassland, woodland, and wetlands.
• Creating new habitats – Establishing wildflower meadows, ponds, wetlands, or native woodland.
• Green infrastructure – Adding green roofs, living walls, and urban planting schemes.
• Wildlife corridors – Connecting fragmented habitats to support species movement.
• Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) – Integrating water management with ecological benefits.
• Invasive species removal – Eradicating non-native species to restore native biodiversity.

Do BNG Report Specialists Provide Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting?

After the measures outlined in a BNG report are implemented, long-term monitoring is essential to confirm biodiversity targets are met and maintained, typically over a 30-year period in line with the Environment Act.

We provide scheduled inspections, compliance checks, and habitat condition reporting to keep biodiversity gains on track.

Contact BNG Report for expert support in delivering and maintaining biodiversity improvements.

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