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Register a biodiversity site and allocate to a development form

Complete this form to apply to register a biodiversity gain site and record allocation of off-site biodiversity gains to a development at the same time.

Applies to England

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This form is to register a biodiversity gain site and record allocation of off-site gains to a development at the same time. 

Before you apply 

If you바카라 사이트re an agent or a representative, the landowner or leaseholder of the gain site you바카라 사이트re registering must give their authorisation. They will need to complete the 바카라 사이트Authorise an agent to act on your behalf바카라 사이트 form. This must be sent with your application. 

How to apply 

We advise using Google Chrome to download and complete this form. 

  1. Open and download the 바카라 사이트Register a biodiversity gain site and record allocation of off-site gains to a development바카라 사이트 form. Answer the questions on the form and save it.

  2. Create a new email using your preferred email provider and attach your completed forms. Remember to attach your completed 바카라 사이트Authorise an agent to act on your behalf바카라 사이트 form in the same email, if you바카라 사이트re an agent.

  3. In the subject line type 바카라 사이트Apply to register a biodiversity gain site and record allocation of off-site gains to a development바카라 사이트.

  4. Send your email to: bng.applications@naturalengland.org.uk

Do not send your documents until we ask for them. We will not accept any handwritten application forms sent in by post. 

We will email you back requesting your documents. You will have 14 days to send them, or your application will be automatically closed. 

When to pay 

We will email you when we are ready for your payment. 

After we receive your documents and payment, we will let you know within 6 weeks if we: 

  • need more information 
  • accept or reject your application to register a biodiversity gain site and record allocation of off-site gains to a development 

Withdrawals and refunds  

Once we have made a decision on your application you cannot withdraw it. Refunds will not be given.  

You can read the terms and conditions for more information on withdrawals, refunds and how we approve or reject applications. 

Contact us if you need help 

Telephone: 0300 060 3900

Opening times:

  • March to September - Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
  • October to February - Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm

Closed on public holidays.

Find out about call charges.

Email: biodiversitynetgainenquiries@naturalengland.org.uk

We aim to reply within 10 working days.

Updates to this page

Published 12 February 2024
Last updated 16 February 2024 show all updates
  1. Opening times to helpline has changed to Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm during October and February.

  2. First published.

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