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Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Sites of Special Scientific Interest: Wetlands

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment Natural England has made of hydrological impacts on wetland Sites of Special Scientific Interest being mitigated through post‑construction monitoring or compensation measures.

Answer

Post-construction monitoring or compensation measures are secured by the local planning authority through mechanisms such as conditions. Natural England has a programme of SSSI monitoring through feature assessments and the results are available on Designated Sites View.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119006
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Compensation Housing Monitoring Sites of special scientific interest Wetlands Natural England
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk