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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Housing: Environment Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the publication entitled Environmental Outcomes Reports: Roadmap to reform, published on 13 March 2026, whether (a) Habitats Regulations and (b) Biodiversity Net Gain assessments will be incorporated into Environmental Outcome Reports.

Answer

Neither Habitats Regulations Assessments nor Biodiversity Net Gain assessments will be incorporated into Environmental Outcomes Reports.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations set out that where both an EIA and an appropriate assessment under the Habitats regime is required, the two assessments should be co-ordinated in order to avoid duplication.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13132
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Construction Housing Environment protection
Link
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