Biodiversity Net Gain Monitoring Charge

April 21, 2026 Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development approved fees for monitoring Biodiversity Net Gain on 21 April 2026. This decision ensures full cost recovery for monitoring over a 30-year period.

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform approved the appropriation of 27 Social Rent Units within West End Gate Block H from the general fund to the Housing Revenue Account on 6 May 2026. This allows the units to be held for housing purposes within the HRA and be tenanted. The decision includes delegating authority to the Executive Director for Regeneration, Economy and Planning to manage necessary arrangements and accounting adjustments.

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Decision

Summary of Decision

The Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development has approved the fees for monitoring Biodiversity Net Gain as set out in paragraph 4.14 of the Cabinet Member Report.

Reasons for Decision

This decision will ensure full cost recovery for monitoring, which will allow Westminster City Council to fulfil its statutory responsibilities to monitor Biodiversity Net Gain over a 30-year period.

Supporting Documents

FCR26-17 Appendix A Block H Red Line Plan.pdf
FCR26-17 CMR West End Gate Block H - Appropriation of Social Rent Units to the HRA.pdf
PED26-11 CMR Biodiversity Net Gain Monitoring Charge.pdf
PED26-11 Appendix A - Charges from other London local authorities.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date21 Apr 2026
Effective from29 Apr 2026
Subject to call-inYes