Scottish planning biodiversity metric consultation

NatureScot is seeking views on the proposed Scottish Planning Biodiversity Metric.

The consultation aims to:

• Develop a biodiversity assessment tool for Scotland's planning system

• Support delivery of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) Policy 3b

• Provide a consistent way to measure biodiversity losses and gains

• Gather feedback before the final version is published

Closing date: 30 November 2026

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