Representation by National Highways (National Highways)
- Date submitted
- 1 November 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
National Highways ('NH') act as the statutory consultee on behalf of the Department for Transport Secretary of State with regards planning matters, including DCOs. We will be concerned with proposals that have the potential to impact on the safe, reliable and/or efficient operation of the Strategic Road Network ('SRN') (the tests set out in DfT C1/22 and DLUHC NPPF2023). NH have particular concerns and requirements in the vicinity of the A27 between Arundel and Worthing; a) The route is proposed to pass under the A27 in the area known as Hammerpot, east of Arundel Sussex which has safety and operational implications for the SRN. b) Traffic attracted to, generated by or routed or rerouted as a result of the proposals and the potential implications for the SRN. c) The construction, operation or maintenance of a site (construction/ compound/ permanent) associated with the project adjacent to or in close proximity to the SRN and the implications for the SRN; d) The need to safeguard NH interests as the Strategic Highway Authority via the draft DCO, imposition of Protective Provisions, Requirements or other appropriate or relevant legal agreements. e) The need to safeguard NH interests with regards to compulsory acquisition proposals or proposals concerning the acquisition of other rights. NH has engaged with the Applicant and their representatives but to date has not received or agreed details with regards the above.