The 2021 Environment Act introduced Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), which mandates that most developments, including sport and leisure facilities, must achieve a minimum of a 10% net increase in biodiversity.
The BNG document, which you can download below, provides guidance on how to successfully integrate BNG measures into the design and development of planning applications on or adjacent to playing fields.
It shows how biodiversity measures can be incorporated into playing fields without compromising their intended sporting use or long-term protection.
The resource gives advice on good design principles for BNG, information about the maintenance of different BNG features and information about when to consider BNG as part of the planning application process.
Developed with support from consultants LUC, it is intended to help sports clubs, schools and other applicants with preparing planning applications where BNG is required.
