Biodiversity: Property Development
2026-06-16 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 11021 · Official question
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.