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Biodiversity

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 June 2026UIN 5527

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to implement exemptions of sites below 0.2 hectares from BNG requirements.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Government intends to bring forward secondary legislation to implement the 0.2ha BNG exemption before summer recess 2026, subject to parliamentary scheduling.

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