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Environmental Delivery Plans

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 38369

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether measures included in Environmental Delivery Plans are funded through (a) her Department or (b) income from the Nature Restoration Fund.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Nature Restoration Fund will operate on a full cost recovery basis.

The government may in some instances provide upfront funding to Natural England to commence actions identified in Environmental Delivery Plans in advance of levy payments, with costs recovered over time as development comes forward.

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