Biodiversity Net Gain for major infrastructure projects – new guidance 

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View of the Solway Wetlands, Cumbria

From 2 November 2026, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will become mandatory for new nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP) applications in England. Bringing BNG into the NSIP system is an important next step for nature. It will ensure that much needed major infrastructure …