Commercial Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment
Budget: £750 – £1,500 GBP
I need a thorough Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) report to support a planning application for a small commercial development—a single store–style project. The local authority expects a clear baseline survey, impact assessment, and measurable uplift focused on fauna (primarily terrestrial animals and insects).
Scope of work
• Conduct or interpret an on-site ecological survey, documenting existing habitats and faunal species.
• Calculate current and proposed biodiversity units using the latest DEFRA metric.
• Recommend practical, proportionate enhancements that deliver a positive net gain, complete with implementation timelines and maintenance guidance.
• Draft a planning-ready report that satisfies National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and local policy requirements, with all data tables, GIS maps, photographs, and an executive summary suitable for submission.
Key expectations
• Evidence-based methodology, referencing relevant UK legislation and standards.
• Clarity on how the recommendations can be achieved on a constrained commercial footprint.
• A brief handover call to walk me through the findings and answer any planning-officer queries.
Deliverable
A finalized PDF (and editable source) BNG report ready for upload to the planning portal within two weeks of appointment.
Scope of work
• Conduct or interpret an on-site ecological survey, documenting existing habitats and faunal species.
• Calculate current and proposed biodiversity units using the latest DEFRA metric.
• Recommend practical, proportionate enhancements that deliver a positive net gain, complete with implementation timelines and maintenance guidance.
• Draft a planning-ready report that satisfies National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and local policy requirements, with all data tables, GIS maps, photographs, and an executive summary suitable for submission.
Key expectations
• Evidence-based methodology, referencing relevant UK legislation and standards.
• Clarity on how the recommendations can be achieved on a constrained commercial footprint.
• A brief handover call to walk me through the findings and answer any planning-officer queries.
Deliverable
A finalized PDF (and editable source) BNG report ready for upload to the planning portal within two weeks of appointment.