BNG Reforms July 2026: The 0.2 Hectare Exemption and What It Means for Residential Planning
Last updated: June 25, 2026 Quick Answer: The UK Government has confirmed a new area-based exemption under the BNG reforms July 2026 package, removing Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for residential planning applications on sites of 0.2 hectares or below (unless priority habitats are present). Expected to come into force before 31 July 2026, this single […]
