Sites of Special Scientific Interest: Newton Abbot
Commons · Question 115618 · Tabled 24 Feb 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Martin Wrigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, following the approval in June 2020 of outline planning permission for the NA3 Wolborough Barton development, including safeguarding conditions to protect Wolborough Fen SSSI, whether
Answer
Answered by Mary Creagh, 4 Mar 2026
The Government's initial focus for EDPs is nutrient pollution, with Natural England currently exploring their development for a number of specific catchments. A list of EDPs currently being prepared by Natural England, and the areas they may cover, was pu...