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Biodiversity: Property Development

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 25 November 2025UIN 92256

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to review the current exemptions from the biodiversity net gain requirement, including the use of the de minimis category.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Government recently consulted on options to improve the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development. This included potential changes to the BNG de minimis exemption. A Government response to the consultation will be published in due course.

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