Conservation Covenant or Section 106 for BNG?

Conservation covenants provide developers and landowners a smarter, more flexible alternative to Section 106 agreements for securing Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Unlike S106 obligations tied to planning permissions, covenants offer lasting protection through private agreements with Defra-approved bodies like Conservation Covenant Services.

Speed and Efficiency

Section 106 agreements involve coordination with local planning authorities, which can extend timelines. Conservation covenants streamline this—our Chichester team can process standard BNG covenants in weeks using in-house ecological expertise for rapid results. ​

We have a specialist fast track service for those times that you need maximum efficiency, you'll get a dedicated legal, ecology, & land management team and we'll deliver your conservation covenant swiftly. We're set up to work quickly and to create legally binding, effective covenants in a short time frame. This is especially useful for biodiversity net gain habitat banks and to protect land in order to receive funding and grants that may be time sensitive.

Greater Control

S106 links developers to specific LPA oversight for 30-year BNG terms. Covenants offer more autonomy: choose your responsible body, utilise our experts to maximise habitat design and have management plans that are tailored to your skills and needs.

Long Lasting Security

Conservation covenants are tied to the land, if the land is sold the covenant remains, ensuring that your projects have enduring impact.

What Should I Use a Conservation Covenant For?

Conservation Covenants are an ideal mechanism to secure habitat banks created for Biodiversity Net Gain, nutrient neutrality, and carbon projects that outlast the 30-year minimum.​

Ready to get your habitat bank up and running? Contact Conservation Covenant Services at info@conservationcovenant.org.uk or visit our website for more information.

Conservation Covenants = Meaningful protection for nature on your land.