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
Conservative — North 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 CreaghThe 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.