Written questions

Biodiversity: Property Development

2026-06-25 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 13514 · Official question

James Cartlidge

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to implement the proposed exemption from mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain for developments of less than 0.2 hectares by the end of July 2026.

Answer

Defra will bring forward secondary legislation in due course.