NSIPs: biodiversity gain statement for hazardous waste

  • by Defra
  • 16 June 2026
  • 1 min read

Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for hazardous waste nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

This biodiversity gain statement sets out how hazardous waste NSIPs must calculate, deliver and report on BNG.

BNG will become mandatory for NSIPs from 2 November 2026. From that date, this biodiversity gain statement will have the same effect as if it were included in the National Policy Statement for Hazardous Waste.

Read more information about BNG for NSIPs.

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Source: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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