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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Development Consent Order planning

17 December 2024 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Heidi Alexander Lab Swindon South

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister announces an additional three-month extension to the decision-making deadline for the London Luton Airport Development Consent Order.
  • The extension will run from January 3, 2025, to April 3, 2025.
  • This move aims to provide ample time for the new Secretary of State to consider the application thoroughly.

Issue summary

This statement addresses the extension of the decision-making deadline for the London Luton Airport Development Consent Order under the Planning Act 2008.

Action requested

The minister announces an additional three-month extension to the decision-making deadline, from January 3, 2025, to April 3, 2025, to allow sufficient time for consideration of the complex application by the new Secretary of State.

Key facts

  • The Examining Authority’s report was received on May 10, 2024.
  • The current deadline is January 3, 2025 (originally set for August 10, 2024).
  • The new extended deadline is April 3, 2025.
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