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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 Monday, 16 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 national policy framework governs the protection of hydrologically sensitive Sites of Special Scientific Interest where Environmental Delivery Plans are not in place.

Answer

The protection of Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including those that are hydrologically sensitive is governed principally by section 28 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and paragraph 193(b) of the National Planning Policy Framework.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119008
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Protection Sites of special scientific interest Wetlands
Link
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