Written questions

Biodiversity: Property Development

2026-06-16 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 11021 · Official question

James Naish

Question

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

Answer

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