# Event Details - **Event Name**: BNG options for NSIPs and major development - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: This UKREiiF fringe event includes a panel discussion and a networking session, with food and drinks.About this EventThe UK is entering a critical phase in the delivery of infrastructure across energy, transport, water, housing, and coastal areas, alongside the introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), now including NSIPs from this November.This change represents a step shift in how large-scale projects approach environmental delivery – moving from mitigation and compensation towards measurable biodiversity enhancement embedded within project design and funding strategies. For developers, this raises important questions around how and when BNG can be delivered, how it interacts with existing requirements such as Habitats Regulations compensation, and how early-stage ecological investment can be aligned with project consenting and financing.This event brings together industry, legal, and environmental perspectives to explore the challenges, practical implications, and opportunities presented by this flagship legislation.Event Aims:Clarify the policy and market landscape shaping strategic and significant infrastructure.Explore how environmental requirements (including large-scale habitat compensation) can be delivered in parallel with infrastructure, and what this means for timing, funding, and risk.Share practical insights on structuring and funding enabling works ahead of consent, including how to align ecological delivery with investor and regulatory expectations.Who is this event for?This event is relevant to anyone who is involved in major development in England – from national infrastructure, commercial and utilities, to housebuilding.SpeakersNick White, Principal Advisor – Net Gain, Natural EnglandHarriet Townsend KC, Barrister, Kings Counsel – Planning and Environmental Law, Cornerstone BarristersAlan Kirby, Technical Director – Ecology, LogikaMatthew Hanson, Associate Director of Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain Lead for England, AECOMNick Westerman, Associate Director BNG Specialist, JacobsEmma Toovey, Chief Nature Officer, Environment Bank (chair)GDPRBy registering for this event, you are consenting to sharing your data with Environment Bank and its event partners who needs the contact information you provide to us to contact you about this event. 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For information on how to unsubscribe, as well as our privacy practices and commitment to protecting your privacy, please review our Privacy Policy.Agenda🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMWelcome and networking🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PMOpening remark🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PMPanel discussion🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMQ&A🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMNetworking, food and drink - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/bng-options-for-nsips-and-major-development/100001987406351898 - **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Hilton Leeds City - **lat**: 53.793707 - **long**: -1.5467855 - **full address**: Hilton Leeds City, Neville Street, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BNG options for NSIPs and major development - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/dd16dd1568c70fa064da38219f3836fb39cdf4426f0d1e4c0604327ca3a311a3-rimg-w1200-h600-dc014052-gmir.jpg?v=1777382359 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BNG options for NSIPs and major development being held? - **A:** BNG options for NSIPs and major development takes place on Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Hilton Leeds City, Neville Street, Leeds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing BNG options for NSIPs and major development? - **A:** BNG options for NSIPs and major development is organized by Environment Bank. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BNG options for NSIPs and major development is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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