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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 December 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Sites of Special Scientific Interest: Ebbsfleet

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 14 November 2025 to Question HL11496 on Sites of Special Scientific Interest: Ebbsfleet, what the purpose was of the site visit to the Swanscombe Peninsula Site of Special Scientific Interest; and whether the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation made representations during that visit.

Answer

The purpose of the visit in question was to share knowledge and expertise between DEFRA, MHCLG, Ebbsfleet Development Corporation (EDC) and Natural England about how to best to harmonise development and nature recovery, drawing on insights from EDC and Natural England’s joint working on this recently designated site.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
95056
Session
2024-26
Related items
Sites of Special Scientific Interest: Ebbsfleet
Friday, 14 November 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Sites of special scientific interest Ebbsfleet
Link
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