Wildlife and biodiversity

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

How to measure BNG and assess the impacts of planning applications

Great crested newt district licensing scheme

How to get a licence for developments in areas where great crested newts are present

Ecological assessments

How to prepare an ecological assessment and protected species to take into account

Biodiversity specifications

Our guidance on incorporating wildlife into your development

Habitats Regulations Assessment - Severn Estuary

Mitigating recreational impacts on the Severn Estuary internationally important wildlife site