
Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s changing and what it means for you
In-person panel discussion | London | 17 March 2026, 16:00 – 18:30
TLT LLP, 20 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7JE
17 March 2026 | 16:00–18:30
TLT is hosting an in‑person panel discussion exploring the evolving landscape of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and the forthcoming changes to its application across town and country planning, as well as its extension to infrastructure planning.
Building on the success of our recent BNG webinar series, this event brings the conversation into the room. Delivered in partnership with Belmont Estate, a leading biodiversity habitat provider, the session will also feature insights from Natural England, including a contribution from Nick White, Principal Advisor on Net Gain.
Who should attend?
This event is designed for professionals involved in or impacted by BNG and wider planning regimes, including:
- Those working with BNG or the NSIP regime
- Individuals involved in Development Consent Order (DCO) projects
- Consultants
- Developers
- Ecologists
- Landowners with undeveloped land
- Planners
What we'll cover
Our expert panel will discuss:
- The impact of Biodiversity Net Gain to date - successes, challenges and lessons learned
- Insights into the regime from a landowner’s perspective
- Proposed changes to the BNG regime for town and country planning
- Extension of BNG requirements to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)
Meet the speakers

Henry Rossiter
Business Development Director, Belmont Estate

Angus Walker
Partner, TLT

Nick White
Principal Advisor, Net Gain, Natural England
Register your interest
Please email tlt.events@tlt.com to register your interest.
Get in touch
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