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Biodiversity Net Gain rule changes ease planning for farm developments

Changes to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules coming into force on August 6 will remove a significant planning hurdle for many agricultural developments, according to H&H Land & Estates

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Andrew Boles, environment and conservation adviser at H&H Land & Estates
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Andrew Boles, environment and conservation adviser at H&H Land & Estates

The Government has confirmed a series of reforms designed to simplify the process, with many smaller developments no longer required to undertake mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments. The...

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