Automated
biodiversity
net gain assessments

Draw a boundary on the satellite map. Get a BNG screening report in 60 seconds — auto-populated from 7 UK government data sources. No ecologist visit needed.

7 Data Sources
DEFRA Metric 4.0
60 Second Reports
Mandatory Compliance

Required for all planning applications since April 2024.

Environment Act 2021
2,500+
Reports generated across England
133
Statutory habitats with UKHab codes
Priority Habitats
Natural England inventory
Species Records
NBN Atlas biodiversity data
Statutory Metric Integration
CSV export drops straight into the DEFRA Metric 4.0 workbook — all 43 sheets, pre-populated.
7
Data Sources
133
Statutory Habitats
60
Second Reports
2024
Since April Launch

Built for Developers. Trusted by Ecologists.

For Developers & Landowners

  • Free BNG screening
  • Site constraint check before purchase
  • Flag risks before committing budget
  • No ecology expertise needed

For Ecologists & Consultants

  • 70% of baseline pre-populated
  • All 133 statutory habitats coded
  • CSV export into Metric 4.0 workbook
  • Condition assessment guidance

The statutory metric workbook has 43 sheets. We fill in the hard part.

The Old Way

  • Hire ecologist £2k–10k
  • Wait 4–8 weeks
  • Manual data gathering
  • Seasonal constraints

The BioGain Way

  • Free screening
  • 60 seconds
  • 7 auto-queried sources
  • Year-round availability

How It Works

1

Find Your Site

Search by postcode or address on the interactive map.

2

Draw the Boundary

Use the polygon tool to outline your development area.

3

We Analyse Everything

Data pulled from 7 government databases instantly.

4

Get Your Report

PDF, CSV, or share live with your team.

7 Government Data Sources

Zero Manual Entry

Priority Habitats
Natural England
Ancient Woodland
Natural England
SSSIs
Natural England
Flood Risk
Environment Agency
Species Records
NBN Atlas
Soil & Geology
BGS
LIDAR Elevation
USGS/EA

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