House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Transport Update
24 May 2024 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Mark Harper Con Forest of Dean
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Secretary of State has extended the decision-making deadline for the A122 (Lower Thames Crossing), Associated British Ports' Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal, and London Luton Airport Expansion applications to 4 October 2024.
- The National Networks National Policy Statement has been designated under section 5(1) of the Planning Act 2008.
- The statement pertains to updates on major infrastructure projects and policy in the United Kingdom.
Issue summary
The statement confirms the extension of decision deadlines for three applications under the Planning Act 2008 and the designation of a new National Policy Statement.
Action requested
The Secretary of State has extended the decision-making deadline for the A122 (Lower Thames Crossing), Associated British Ports' Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal, and London Luton Airport Expansion applications to 4 October 2024. The National Networks National Policy Statement is designated under section 5(1) of the Planning Act 2008.
Key facts
- A new deadline of 4 October 2024 has been set for decision-making on three applications.
- Applications include A122 (Lower Thames Crossing), Associated British Ports' Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal, and London Luton Airport Expansion.
- National Networks National Policy Statement was laid before Parliament on 6 March 2024 and designated on 24 May 2024 under section 5(1) of the Planning Act 2008.