Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document
This SPD provides guidance on achieving Biodiversity Net-Gain (BNG) from any new development. BNG is achieved when a development leads to an overall increase biodiversity relative to the site beforehand This Biodiversity Net Gain SPD sets out how this can be achieved in Coventry using established methods.
We welcome feedback and comments on this consultation draft along with the accompanying Equalities Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment screening opinion
Timeline
- Opened
6 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Closed
17 Aug 2022 at 23:59
Consultation Documents
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Biodiversity Net Gain SPD
This SPD is designed to assist prospective developers and applicants by providing guidance on how proposals can demonstrate they have met the requirements of planning policy related to biodiversity net gain in Coventry. By providing this information upfront Coventry City Council intends to provide additional clarity in the development process and ensure negotiating obligations is based on a clear and consistent approach. -
EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)
This is the Equality Impact Assessment which has been undertaken of the Biodiversity Net Gain SPD -
Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document
Coventry City Council - Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion for consultation - March 2022 -
Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document
This SPD is designed to assist prospective developers and applicants by providing guidance on how proposals can demonstrate they have met the requirements of planning policy related to biodiversity net gain in Coventry. By providing this information upfront Coventry City Council intends to provide additional clarity in the development process and ensure negotiating obligations is based on a clear and consistent approach.