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Biodiversity: Property Development

Asked by James NaishLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 9 July 2026UIN 11021

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the revised Biodiversity Net Gain rules expected to come into effect on 31 July 2026 will apply to planning applications based on the date of submission or the date of determin

Answered by Mary Creagh

They will apply from the date of determination. So, applications after the date will be subject to amended regulations.

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