Biodiversity Net Gain 2026 Changes: 0.2ha Exemption, NSIP November Rules and What They Mean for You
Last updated: June 12, 2026 Quick Answer: Defra's April 2026 policy package introduces the most significant updates to mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) since the regime launched in 2024. The headline changes are a new 0.2ha area-based exemption (expected by 31 July 2026) that could remove roughly half of all residential planning permissions from BNG […]
