Off-site BNG experts

Environment Bank is the leading BNG provider of its kind. With a large team of dedicated biodiversity experts working across the country – the Biodiversity Units we supply to developers all come from our own BNG Habitat Banks.

With the largest network of BNG Habitat Banks available in England, we can often provide developers with Biodiversity Units local to their projects, the most cost-effective option when delivering BNG off-site.

Our ecologists expertly manage a range of habitats, giving developers access to Biodiversity Units in a variety of habitat types – including grassland, lowland meadows, scrubland, hedgerows, and so many more.

Supporting developers

Across our network, we’ve already generated thousands of Biodiversity Units for developers to purchase – giving them an effective way to satisfy their BNG conditions off-site.

We fully fund all our Habitat Banks for 30 years in advance to ensure we deliver the promised biodiversity gains. All liability for BNG delivery falls to us, so our Biodiversity Units provide a clean break for developers.

Whether you require a fraction of a Biodiversity Unit or an ongoing national supply, our BNG experts offer comprehensive guidance throughout the entire process, providing support to local authorities, funders, and planning officers when needed.

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Our simple process

1

Request a quote for off-site BNG

Complete our online form and we check our latest availability to provide a no-obligation quote for off-site Biodiversity Units.

2

Review your tailored options

Our experts will help you review the options and find our most cost-effective solution to meet your BNG requirements.

3

Reserve your Biodiversity Units

Choose your solution and reserve Biodiversity Units from our national network while we support you through planning.

4

Complete your BNG purchase

We provide details to help discharge the BNG condition and allocate Units to the development from the gain sites register.

Explore our BNG network

Across the country, we’ve been creating BNG Habitat Banks to restore lost biodiversity. Discover England’s largest and fastest growing network of Habitat Banks where we provide developers with access to Biodiversity Units nationwide.

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Latest BNG case studies

Read our latest stories to discover how we’ve helped developers satisfy their BNG. We’ve provided Biodiversity Units for leading developers across England, helping simplify off-site BNG delivery with our biodiversity expertise.

BNG referral partnerships

We can give your built environment associates access to our leading BNG services. If you know developers who might be interested in purchasing off-site Biodiversity Units, consider becoming an Environment Bank BNG referral partner.

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National supply agreements

We offer supply agreements to developers, simplifying BNG for future projects. As your dedicated Biodiversity Unit supplier, we provide priority access to our most cost-effective BNG solutions for all your upcoming developments in England.

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Local planning authorities

If you’re a local planning authority and we’re the named provider on a biodiversity gain plan you’re reviewing – get in touch and we’re happy to confirm any off-site Biodiversity Units we’ve supplied to a development.

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Frequently asked questions


Working in collaboration with…

Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
CIEEM
RSK Wilding - Bigger, Better, Wilder
RICS
CLA
HBF - Home Builders Federation
Planning Advisory Services
Future Homes Hub
Nature Tech Collective
Natural England