Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Planning Update

22 September 2022 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Berwick-upon-Tweed

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Secretary of State extended the decision-making deadline for the A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction Development Consent Order.
  • The extension was made due to a national mourning period.
  • The new deadline is set for 14 October 2022, per section 107(3) of the Planning Act 2008.

Issue summary

This statement addresses the extension of the decision-making deadline for the A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction Development Consent Order due to a national mourning period.

Action requested

The Secretary of State has extended the deadline from 20 September 2022 to 14 October 2022, in accordance with section 107(3) of the Planning Act 2008.

Key facts

  • The A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction Development Consent Order is for improving Thickthorn Junction and linking the A47 to the A11.
  • The original deadline was set for 20 September 2022 but has been extended to 14 October 2022.
  • Section 107(3) of the Planning Act 2008 allows for extending the decision-making period.
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