Developers
Delivering Expert Environmental Solutions for Developments Across England
01 What We Offer
Working closely with developers nationwide, Natural Capital Partners provides comprehensive environmental solutions and expert advisory to ensure seamless Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) compliance and sustainable project delivery. Our tailored services simplify your environmental obligations, mitigate risks, and enhance project sustainability and profitability.
BNG & Habitat Solutions
- Biodiversity gain plan preparation
- Off-site BNG unit provision
- Carbon, water, and nutrient neutrality credits
- Protected species mitigation (e.g. bats & great crested newts)
Water Services
- Water resource management plans & implementation
- Hydrogeological & hydrological assessments
- Licensing & permitting support
Additional Natural Capital Services
- Specialist funding & grant support
- Multidisciplinary environmental advisory including law, tax, insurance, ecology and more
- Eco project implementation, management and monitoring
02 Why Choose Us
Trusted Natural Capital Partners for Developers Across England
01
Early Certainty & Faster Planning
We offer tailored BNG support with flexible reservation options, ensuring certainty for your planning and development timelines. Including pre-reserving BNG units at the pre-planning stage to meet biodiversity conditions upfront, cut risk, and streamline approval timelines.
02
Legal Compliance Guaranteed
Our in-house legal team secures and registers all BNG units through conservation covenants, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
03
Ecological Integrity You Can Rely On
Designed by qualified ecologists and secured by best in class escrow solutions and conservation covenants our BNG units are built to deliver measurable biodiversity outcomes.
04
Strategic, Local & Cost Effective Delivery
We source the most suitable, nearby units to minimise costs and avoid on-site mitigation—backed by transparent, upfront pricing.
05
Turnkey, Zero Burden Service
We handle everything from early-stage assessment to habitat creation, 30-year management and monitoring. Removing obligations, costs, and administrative load from developers.
06
Proven Track Record & Transparent Process
For over 40 years, our team has helped developers overcome environmental challenges—delivering trusted guidance on biodiversity, land strategy, and regulatory compliance.
03 FAQs
What is BNG?
BNG is a legal requirement under the Environment Act 2021. It means all new developments in England must leave biodiversity in a measurably better state—at least 10% better—than before development. This uplift must be maintained for at least 30 years.
What are BNG units?
BNG units are a measurable way of capturing the gains in biodiversity from habitat improvements.
Are NatCaps BNG units fully registered and compliant?
Yes. All units are from legally secured, nationally registered BNG sites. Our BNG sites are managed in accordance with DEFRA guidance, with delivery funded and monitored for 30 years.
What happens once I have purchased BNG units?
Once units are purchased, we handle all reporting, legal agreements, and ecological delivery. You’ll receive formal documentation confirming your BNG contribution, which can be submitted to the planning authority to discharge your BNG planning condition.
How can I be confident I am maximising the value of my BNG units on-site?
Increasing unit numbers beyond the baseline requires advanced datasets and specialised expertise. Typically, ecology firms will only utilise the DEFRA Metric to a basic level because they lack the necessary technology, data and capabilities in hydrogeology, hydrology, climate analysis, financial evaluation, and geodata analysis. NatCap Partners has these specialised services in‑house.
What BNG services does Natural Capital Partners provide for developers?
We help developers meet their BNG obligations through BNG Gain Plans and high‑integrity off‑site units.