Biodiversity Net Gain Summit for NSIPs

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is due to be introduced for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in England from May 2026. This will require NSIPs to deliver and demonstrate a minimum 10% net increase in biodiversity post-development which, for such vast and complex projects, will present unique challenges to ensure successful compliance.

Biodiversity is already a key consideration for NSIPs – with Preliminary Environmental Information Reports (PEIRs) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) being key features of the Development Consent Order (DCO) process – but mandatory BNG is likely to require a significant shift in how and when biodiversity considerations are made to prevent potentially costly delays during the planning phase, so stakeholders should start thinking about BNG approaches now.

This BNG Summit for NSIPs will give delegates the opportunity to hear from renowned industry experts, including specialists already providing strategic biodiversity solutions for significant projects alongside key representatives from notable NSIPs and leading consultancies.

Our expert speakers will explore all the major challenges likely to arise from BNG for NSIPs, discuss early strategies for effective delivery, and consider potential avenues for NSIPs to capitalise on the new policy.

Key topics:

• Factoring BNG delivery into the NSIP design phase
• Calculating biodiversity impacts within Order Limits
• Satisfying local planning authority (LPA) expectations
• Effectively responding to the Consultation process
• Submitting biodiversity gain plans in DCO applications
• Evaluating on-site and off-site BNG delivery approaches
• Generating a large and ready supply of Biodiversity Units

Who this event is for

Welcoming delegates from across the NSIP sector – this summit is for developers, consultants, planners, land promoters, and government stakeholders involved in the delivery of nationally significant energy, transport, water, waste, and wastewater projects in England.

About BNG

Since its introduction for major development in 2024, BNG has garnered global recognition as an environmental policy blueprint. With advanced preparation and sufficient guidance – BNG now has the potential to succeed on an even greater scale where NSIPs will play a primary role in delivering for nature and people.

Confirmed speakers

• Neil Harwood | Associate Director | Arup

• Julia Baker | Head of Nature Services | Mott MacDonald

• Nick White | Principal Advisor - Net Gain| Natural England

• Beth Motley | Director | Dalcour Maclaren

• Emma Toovey | Chief Nature Officer | Environment Bank

Venue

The Royal College of Surgeons of England

The View – 6th Floor

Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE

• Accessibility: The View – Accessibility
• Sustainability: The View – Sustainability

Via London Underground:

• Holborn (Central, Picadilly) – 7 min walk
• Chancery Lane (Central) – 8 min walk
• Temple (Circle, District) – 10 min walk
• Covent Garden (Picadilly) – 13 min walk
• Charing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern) – 15 min walk

Via car:

• NCP London Covent Garden – 10 min walk
• NCP London Bloomsbury Square – 10 min walk
• Q-Park Chinatown – 20 min walk

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