Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 68192
Solar Power: Buckinghamshire
Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025
Question
Callum Anderson
Labour — Buckingham and Bletchley
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department has taken to track the proportion of solar developments in Buckinghamshire that incorporate biodiversity net gain requirements.
Answer
Michael ShanksBiodiversity net gain is a legal requirement under the Environment Act 2021. This means that, to acquire planning permission, biodiversity must increase by 10% compared to previous levels. This is currently only the case for projects being decided in the ...
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