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Biodiversity: Property Development

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 3 July 2026UIN 13455

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the changes to Biodiversity Net Gain requirements on nature recovery in South Holland and the Deepings constituency.

Answered by Mary Creagh

A full impact assessment for the Biodiversity Net Gain small, medium and brownfield development consultation will be published soon. This will assess the impact of Biodiversity Net Gain changes across England.

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