House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Planning
07 October 2024 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Louise Haigh Lab Sheffield Heeley
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Key points
- Planning Act 2008 application deadline for the A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) extended from 4 October 2024 to 23 May 2025
- Extension allows for more time to consider the application and integrate spending review decisions
- Statement addresses the need to provide National Highways with additional time for the application process
Issue summary
This statement addresses the need to extend the deadline for National Highways' application under the Planning Act 2008 for the A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order.
Action requested
The Minister announces an extension of the decision-making deadline from 4 October 2024 to 23 May 2025, allowing more time for consideration and spending review decisions.
Key facts
- The current deadline is 4 October 2024.
- The new extended deadline is 23 May 2025.
- The original receipt date of the Examining Authority’s report was 20 March 2024.
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