Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 115618

Sites of Special Scientific Interest: Newton Abbot

Tabled: 24 February 2026

Answered: 4 March 2026

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, following the approval in June 2020 of outline planning permission for the NA3 Wolborough Barton development, including safeguarding conditions to protect Wolborough Fen SSSI, whether

Answer

Mary Creagh

The Government's initial focus for EDPs is nutrient pollution, with Natural England currently exploring their development for a number of specific catchments. A list of EDPs currently being prepared by Natural England, and the areas they may cover, was pu...

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