Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 123264

Biodiversity: Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

Tabled: 24 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026

Question

James Wild

ConservativeNorth West Norfolk

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

Mary Creagh
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.
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