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Planning Update
06 June 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses an extension of the deadline for a decision on the A1 Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order in Northumberland.
Action Requested
The Secretary of State is extending the deadline for a new decision from 5 June 2022 to 5 December 2022, allowing further consideration of environmental matters related to the proposed development.
Key Facts
- The A1 Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order under the Planning Act 2008.
- Proposed widening of approximately 12.8 miles stretch of the A1 between Morpeth and Ellingham, including about 9 miles online widening and 3.8 miles new offline highway.
- Original deadline for a decision was extended from 5 January 2022 to 5 June 2022 following consideration of environmental matters.
- New deadline set for 5 December 2022.
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