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[Written Question] Biodiversity: Property Development

UK Parliament Written Questions Friday 26 June 2026, 12:33 UTC By Baroness Willis of Summertown 1 min read
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Question by: Baroness Willis of Summertown Answering Body: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Question: To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to publish the full impact assessment referred to in the consultation document Biodiversity Net Gain — considering a targeted exemption for residential brownfield development, published in April; and whethe

Question by: Baroness Willis of Summertown Answering Body: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Question: To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to publish the full impact assessment referred to in the consultation document Biodiversity Net Gain — considering a targeted exemption for residential brownfield development, published in April; and whethe
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