Who the Developer Tool is For
Automated Completion of the Small Site Metric
- Simply by drawing habitats on the map, our tool will automatically complete the small-site biodiversity net gain metric for you.
- You can also experiment with different habitats and see in real time how you can abide by the 10% biodiversity net gain.
- Our built in biodiversity gain plan tool lets you complete the BNG report and download the PDF for free.
- While our built in biodiversity survey tool will detect priority habitats and designated sites within and nearby your redline boundary.
Fast feasibility for client sites
- Map baseline and proposed habitats for multiple design options without rebuilding spreadsheets each time.
- Compare unit outcomes early so design teams can see which layouts reach policy targets fastest.
- Export outputs that are easier to hand over to clients, ecologists, and planning officers.
- Use the integrated biodiversity survey tool to flag constraints around the redline boundary.
Automated Completion of the Large Site Metric
- By mapping out habitats across your development area, our tool will automatically complete the large-site biodiversity net gain metric for you.
- Test alternative layouts, habitat mixes, and enhancements to understand how your project can achieve and exceed the 10% biodiversity net gain requirement.
- Our built-in biodiversity gain strategy tool helps you prepare comprehensive BNG plans, generate impact assessments, and download necessary reports in PDF format.
- The integrated biodiversity survey tool highlights priority habitats, designated sites, and ecological constraints across large, complex boundaries.
- Experiment with compensating for lost habitat loss on site, without the need to purchase off-site credits.
How It Works
Four quick steps from site sketch to downloadable metric.
Step 1
BoundarySelect or draw your red line boundary on the map to set the project extent.
Step 2
Existing HabitatsDraw or Smart Select the habitats that are already present on your site. Choose types from a guided list and view the biodiversity value of each.
Step 3
Proposed HabitatsAdd the habitats you intend to create or enhance. We'll calculate biodiversity units and changes automatically in the background. You can also experiment with multiple drafts.
Step 4: That's it!
Review the biodiversity units you've created, and if you're happy download your completed biodiversity net gain metric.
If you need a BNG plan, use the built in BNG Plan tool
Key Features - Measure Biodiversity With Ease
Create or enhance habitats and track the outcome instantly
- Draw habitats on your site to see how many biodiversity units each choice creates or loses.
- Replace or enhance lower-value habitats to maximise on-site biodiversity net gain.
- Each habitat has a distinctiveness value and feeds into live unit calculations in the tool.
Complete the biodiversity metric by drawing habitats on our map
- Instead of measuring distances and inputting into the Excel manually, simply draw your habitats on the map.
- The biodiversity net gain metric will be automatically completed for you and free to download.
- The tool handles all of your planning needs including the built in biodiversity gain plan tool
Built In Trading Rule Violation Detection
- There are many rules when it comes to habitat loss, including which habitats must replace removed habitats.
- Our tool alerts you if you have violated any trading rules and shows you how to compensate.
- The tool will also detect priority and irreplaceable habitats with the built in biodiversity survey tool
