Written questions

Biodiversity: Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

Commons · Question 123264 · Tabled 24 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 31 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by James Wild

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her proposed timeline is for the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 31 Mar 2026

The Government has confirmed that Biodiversity Net Gain will apply to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. A full consultation response and implementation timeline is expected to be published shortly.