Written questions

Biodiversity: Property Development

Lords · Question HL1202 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 26 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Willis of Summertown

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of proposed biodiversity net gain exemptions for brownfield residential development on communities with the least access to nature.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 26 Jun 2026

The Biodiversity Net Gain consultation on a potential additional targeted exemption for certain residential brownfield development closed on 10 June 2026. All responses and evidence submissions are being analysed and this Government will respond to the co...