Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 102586

Housing: Construction

Tabled: 2 January 2026

Answered: 12 January 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Nature Restoration Fund on planning decisions in relation to nutrient neutrality requirements.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

The Planning and Infrastructure Act impact assessment can be found on gov.uk here.