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.聽
Before you apply聽
If you鈥檙e an agent or a representative, the landowner or leaseholder of the gain site you鈥檙e registering must give their authorisation. They will need to complete the 鈥楢uthorise an agent to act on your behalf鈥� form. This must be sent with your application.聽
How to apply聽
We advise using Google Chrome to download and complete this form.聽
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Open and download the 鈥楻egister a biodiversity gain site and record allocation of off-site gains to a development鈥� form. Answer the questions on the form and save it.
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Create a new email using your preferred email provider and attach your completed forms. Remember to attach your completed 鈥楢uthorise an agent to act on your behalf鈥� form in the same email, if you鈥檙e an agent.
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In the subject line type 鈥楢pply to register a biodiversity gain site and record allocation of off-site gains to a development鈥�.
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Send your email to: [email protected]
Do not send your documents until we ask for them. We will not accept any handwritten application forms sent in by post.聽
We will email you back requesting your documents. You will have 14 days to send them, or your application will be automatically closed.聽
When to pay聽
We will email you when we are ready for your payment.聽
After we receive your documents and payment, we will let you know within 6 weeks if we:聽
- need more information聽
- accept or reject your application to register a biodiversity gain site and record allocation of off-site gains to a development聽
Withdrawals and refunds聽聽
Once we have made a decision on your application you cannot withdraw it. Refunds will not be given.聽聽
You can read the terms and conditions聽for more information on withdrawals, refunds and how we approve or reject applications.聽
Contact us if you need help聽
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.
Email: [email protected]
We aim to reply within 10 working days.
Updates to this page
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Opening times to helpline has changed to Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm during October and February.
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First published.