marine net gain Archives - Ocean and Coastal Futures

12 Dec 2023

Next steps for Marine Net Gain

The UK Government has responded to the consultation responses received following the June 2022 consultation process which set out the aims for net gain policy for the marine environment and development within it. Marine Net Gain will only apply to developments below the mean low water mark in England. A summary of the response from the […]

07 Jun 2022

Defra consultation launched on the principles of Marine Net Gain

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Defra consultation on the principles of Marine Net Gain: The Government’s response to the 2018 terrestrial Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultation confirmed the intention to develop and consult on an appropriate regime for the marine environment which builds on commitments in Defra’s 25 Year Environment Plan. Broadly speaking, marine net gain aims to put the […]