Decision details

To ensure Wokingham Borough Council’s views on the Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations and Implementation public consultation are submitted to the Department for Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for their consideration when shaping the secondary legislation, policy and guidance that will help deliver the aims of the Environment Act 2021. In addition, to ensure that the development of any such legislation, policy and guidance has minimal negative impacts upon Wokingham Borough and that any positive benefits are maximised.

That the Deputy Leader of the Council agreed that Wokingham Borough Council submit the comments contained in Enclosure 1 as this council’s response to the DEFRA consultation on biodiversity net gain regulations and implementation (January 2022).