I've tested now with Xcode 12.5 beta 3 and it seems that the issue has been fixed! 🥳
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I've also encountered this issue, here are my findings:
When firing a local network request from the application: Permission prompt is displayed;
After allowing local network access, requests pass successfully;
Works on simulator;
Works on real device;
When firing a local network request from a Unit Test target: Permission prompt is displayed;
After allowing local network access, requests pass successfully;
Works on simulator;
Works on real device;
When firing a local network request from a UI Test target: Permission prompt is not displayed;
Even after allowing local network access (manually from Settings), requests fail;
Works on simulator;
Fails on real device;