New data reveals that more than 75% of non-householder planning applications have claimed exemptions from Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements since the policy came into force last year. Introduced to mitigate environmental harm and habitat loss, the BNG policy became mandatory in February 2024 for major developments and two months later for small sites. It … Continue reading Over 75% of Non-Householder planning applicants said BNG did not apply to them.