The Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Amendments and Transitional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026

At a glance

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Walkthroughs that take you from a real business situation to compliance.

Relevant guidance

Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.

Key facts and requirements

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• Biodiversity net gain small site exemptions

  Exemptions from mandatory biodiversity net gain for small sites, including the 0.2 hectare area-based exemption in force from 6 August 2026.