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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Planning Update

06 June 2022 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Andrew Stephenson Con Pendle

Environment

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Secretary of State is extending the deadline for a decision on the A1 Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order from 5 June 2022 to 5 December 2022.
  • The extension is to allow for further consideration of environmental matters associated with the proposed development.
  • The statement was made in response to concerns raised about the environmental impact of the project.

Issue summary

The statement addresses an extension of the deadline for a decision on the A1 Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order in Northumberland.

Action requested

The Secretary of State is extending the deadline for a new decision from 5 June 2022 to 5 December 2022, allowing further consideration of environmental matters related to the proposed development.

Key facts

  • The A1 Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order under the Planning Act 2008.
  • Proposed widening of approximately 12.8 miles stretch of the A1 between Morpeth and Ellingham, including about 9 miles online widening and 3.8 miles new offline highway.
  • Original deadline for a decision was extended from 5 January 2022 to 5 June 2022 following consideration of environmental matters.
  • New deadline set for 5 December 2022.
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