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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Transport Update

06 December 2022 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Huw Merriman Con Bexhill and Battle

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At a glance

Key points

  • Transport Update made on 2022-12-06
  • The decision-making timeline for the A1 Northumberland project has been extended to September 5, 2023
  • Extension is due to the complexity and importance of the application process

Issue summary

This statement addresses the extension of the decision-making timeline for the A1 Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order under the Planning Act 2008.

Action requested

The Secretary of State has extended the deadline for making a decision on the A1 Northumberland project from December 5, 2022, to September 5, 2023, due to the complexity and importance of the application process.

Key facts

  • The original decision deadline was January 5, 2022.
  • It was first extended to June 5, 2022, on December 15, 2021.
  • It was further extended to December 5, 2022, on June 6, 2022.
  • The new deadline is September 5, 2023.
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