Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 92256
Biodiversity: Property Development
Tabled: 18 November 2025
Answered: 25 November 2025
Question
Alicia Kearns
Conservative — Rutland and Stamford
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to review the current exemptions from the biodiversity net gain requirement, including the use of the de minimis category.
Answer
Mary CreaghThe Government recently consulted on options to improve the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development. This included potential changes to the BNG de minimis exemption. A Government response to the consultation will be published in due course.