Planning for environmental and climate resilience (Kent)

Location - Canterbury, Kent (venue TBC)

This session explores key climate and environmental priorities shaping today’s planning landscape, with a focus on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), habitat banks, ecological perspectives, and how local plans are evolving to support nature‑positive development.

What to Expect

• A concise overview of BNG legislation and its practical implications
• Insight into the role and operation of habitat banks
• Ecologists’ perspectives on designing for nature recovery
• Discussion on how climate and environment are embedded in local plans

What you'll learn

• Understanding the core requirements of BNG and how to implement them
• Awareness of when and how habitat banks can support planning and delivery
• Practical ecological considerations that strengthen scheme design
• Clarity on how local plans incorporate climate and environmental priorities

This event is eligible for up to 3 hours of CPD .