Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government, in the light of announced changes to nutrient neutrality regulations, what long-term plans they are considering implementing to support simultaneously both housing development and environmental sustainability.

The government is yet to announce any changes to the regulations requiring nutrient neutrality. Whilst we are committed to finding a solution that unlocks the building of homes affected by nutrient neutrality, this will be without weakening environmental protections and we will only act in legislation where we can confirm to Parliament that the steps we are taking will deliver positive environmental outcomes.

We will work with nature conservation organisations, other stakeholders, and the development sector to determine the best way forward and will provide further updates in due course.