Biodiversity: Property Development
Commons · Question 92256 · Tabled 18 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Alicia Kearns
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.
Answer
Answered by Mary Creagh, 25 Nov 2025
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 wi...