Biodiversity net gain - Find a freedom of information request

I am requesting the following information related to biodiversity net gain:

1. Any policies or papers published since 1 November 2023 which state the percentage of biodiversity net gain your council will require as a condition for planning permission (under the Environment Act 2021)

(a) as part of an agreed Local Plan; or

(b) as part of a draft Local Plan.

2. How many hectares of land has been improved for biodiversity on-site as part of a development for the purposes of biodiversity net gain since 12 February 2024

3. How many hectares of land has been improved for biodiversity off-site for the purposes of biodiversity net gain related to developments in your authority area since 12 February 2024

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. This Council requires a 10% uplift in Biodiversity Net Gain as per the requirements of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as inserted by Schedule 14 of the Environment Act 2021)

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