1 Introduction ..... 1 2 Biodiversity Net Gain requirements ..... 2 2.1.1 Exemptions ..... 2 2.2 What is needed to support a planning application ..... 2 2.2.1 Exmoor Biodiversity Trigger List ..... 2 2.2.2 BNG requirements ..... 3 2.2.3 The Metric ..... 4 2.2.4 Strategic significance ..... 5 2.2.5 Additionality ..... 5 2.2.6 Irreplaceable habitats ..... 6 2.2.7 Outline applications ..... 6 2.3 Pre-commencement ..... 6 2.3.1 Biodiversity Gain Plan ..... 6 2.4 Implementation and monitoring ..... 7 2.5 Habitat banks ..... 7 2.6 Fees ..... 7 2.6.1 Biodiversity Gain Plan ..... 7 2.6.2 Habitat bank application fee ..... 7 2.6.1 Monitoring and enforcement ..... 8 3 Making a meaningful contribution to nature recovery on Exmoor ..... 10 Appendix 1: Enhancements for wildlife ..... 11 Appendix 2: Habitat Bank Criteria ..... 16