Environment Bank is a trusted national provider of off-site Biodiversity Units. With Units available to reserve and purchase nationwide, EB is already providing BNG solutions to many developers. It offers a straightforward and reliable approach to meeting BNG requirements – reducing or even removing the need for commercially valuable land to be used for habitat creation on-site.

Working in close collaboration with Defra and Natural England, EB have helped shape nature recovery policy and guidance in the UK.

Biodiversity Units

EB’s extensive and expanding network of Habitat Banks ensures national availability of off-site BNG local to development projects. Developers can use this network to deliver net gain efficiently and cost-effectively, either entirely off-site or through a tailored hybrid solution.

After purchasing Biodiversity Units, EB takes all legal responsibility for delivery, monitoring, and reporting on habitat creation. This provides peace of mind and removes the burden from the developer for the entire 30-year BNG period.

EB's Habitat Banks legally comply with the Environment Act 2021 and the National Planning Policy Framework. They are large-scale nature restoration areas managed for 30 years, creating new habitats such as woodlands, wetlands, and species-rich grasslands in areas of ecological importance.

To understand the costs involved in meeting your BNG obligations under planning law, contacting Environment Bank early in your planning strategy is essential. EB’s team of experts offer bespoke BNG support to deliver the best results.

BNG solutions for you

To discover more about our Biodiversity Units, explore our expanding Habitat Bank network, and enquire about our specialist BNG support, visit our website.