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Biodiversity: Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

Asked by James WildConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 31 March 2026UIN 123264

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her proposed timeline is for the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Government has confirmed that Biodiversity Net Gain will apply to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. A full consultation response and implementation timeline is expected to be published shortly.

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