Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 84869
Biodiversity: Surrey
Tabled: 23 October 2025
Answered: 30 October 2025
Question
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help ensure that reviews to biodiversity net gain requirements for small housing developments maintain (a) local democratic oversight and (b) environmental
Answer
Mary CreaghThe Government has recently consulted on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium, and brownfield development. The consultation closed on 24 July, and responses received are being considered. A full Government response will ...
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