Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) became mandatory for small developments on 2nd April 2024. In this webinar you will learn what is required for an architect to be deemed competent to complete the Small Sites Metric. Small sites = where residential development, with 9 dwellings or fewer on less than one hectare of land. And where commercial development, less than 1000m2 floor space and a site of less than 1 hectare. At the end of the training you will: understand what Biodiversity Net Gain is and how it relates to other legislation and to small developments know how to complete the Statutory Small Sites Metric (SSM) and Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) for small sites know the competency requirements for the SSM and when an architect can complete the process be aware of the market for biodiversity units and the process for buying off-site units when BNG cannot be delivered on-site i.e. within the red line boundary of the planning application SpeakerMichael Brightman Learning and Development Adviser Natural England Michael designs, creates and delivers training on Biodiversity Net Gain and the Statutory Biodiversity Metric for Natural England. Please note The content was recorded during live webinars held on 5 July 2024 Each recording will expire 12 months after enrolling onto the module This course contains content specific to UK regulations/legislation For more information on this course, or if there are no places available, please email us, or call +44 (0)20 7307 5355 to talk to a member of the team. Please view the Terms and Conditions for more information.
