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Biodiversity: Property Development

Asked by Sammy WilsonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 9 September 2025UIN 70372

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has considered the potential impact of the recent consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain on (a) investors and (b) developers.

Answered by Mary Creagh

We are mindful of the impacts of any changes to Biodiversity Net Gain on all those involved, especially developers and investors. Government remains fully committed to BNG and will work closely with stakeholders to provide policy clarity and certainty.

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