Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 70372
Biodiversity: Property Development
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 9 September 2025
Question
Sammy Wilson
Democratic Unionist Party — East Antrim
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has considered the potential impact of the recent consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain on (a) investors and (b) developers.
Answer
Mary CreaghWe are mindful of the impacts of any changes to Biodiversity Net Gain on all those involved, especially developers and investors. Government remains fully committed to BNG and will work closely with stakeholders to provide policy clarity and certainty.