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Help build a clearer picture of the BNG market (1-minute survey)

Hi there! What’s actually happening with Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in practice? We’re asking people across the sector to share how they’re approaching BNG, from onsite delivery to finding off-site units and choosing providers. It’s a quick 1-minute survey, and we’ll share the results so you can see how your experience compares with others in the market. All responses are anonymous, and any insights we publish will be shared without identifying individuals or organisations.

What best describes your role in the BNG process?

Developer/Housebuilder

Planning Consultant

Architect

Ecologist/Ecological Consultant

Local Authority/Planning authority

Landowner/Habitat Provider

Other/not directly involved in BNG decisions

When meeting BNG requirements, what approach do you typically take?

We aim to deliver BNG onsite wherever possible and only use off-site units when needed

We consider onsite options but often need off-site units to meet requirements

We typically use off-site units rather than delivering BNG onsite

We rely on an ecologist, consultant or another party to decide the best approach

BNG is not currently relevant to our work

When you need off-site BNG units, how do you usually source them?

We compare different habitat banks/providers to find the most suitable option

We usually return to the same habitat bank/provider we have used before

We rely on an ecologist, consultant or another party to source units for us

We are not involved in sourcing units ourselves

We have not needed off-site BNG units yet

If you usually use the same habitat bank/provider, what are the main reasons? (select all that apply)

What is the biggest challenge when sourcing off-site BNG units?

Finding suitable units in the right location

Understanding availability and pricing

Comparing different habitat banks/providers

Securing units early enough in the planning process

Assessing provider quality and confidence in delivery

We have not experienced any challenges