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6 Chwefror 2024
The Secretary of State has issued a Correction Notice (PDF,125 KB) and Correction Order (PDF, 84 KB) to make corrections to the M25 Junction 28 Development Consent Order 2022.
16 Mai 2022
The Secretary of State has today granted development consent for this application. For further information please refer to the following decision documentation:
- Secretary of State’s Decision Letter (PDF, 409KB)
- Planning Inspectorate’s Notification of Decision Letter (PDF, 153KB)
- Development Consent Order as made (PDF, 637KB)
- Examining Authority’s Recommendation Report (PDF, 4MB)
- Regulation 31 Notice (PDF, 120KB)
- Post-Examination Submissions (PDF, 1MB)
16 Mai 2022
Decision made by the Secretary of State
29 Mawrth 2022
Further responses to the Secretary of State's consultation of 4 February 2022 have been published from Eve Oliver (PDF, 94 KB) and Sharon King (PDF, 103 KB).
7 Mawrth 2022
Responses to the Secretary of State’s consultation of 4 February 2022 (PDF 186KB) have been published.
4 Chwefror 2022
The Secretary of State for the Department of Transport has written to all Interested Parties (PDF, 147 KB) inviting comments on the Applicant’s response to the consultation of 22 December 2021.
The deadline for responses is 04 March 2022.
The deadline for responses is 04 March 2022.
27 Ionawr 2022
20 Ionawr 2022
Following a request from National Highways the Secretary of State has agreed to extend the deadline for National Highways to respond to his most recent consultation letter (PDF, 206KB) from 19 January 2022 to 26 January 2022.
22 Rhagfyr 2021
The Secretary of State has issued a consultation letter (PDF, 206KB) requesting comments and information from National Highways (formerly Highways England) by 19 January 2022.
15 Rhagfyr 2021
The Secretary of State has decided to set a new deadline for decision on this application of 16 May 2022.
For further information, please refer to the written statement laid in Parliament.
For further information, please refer to the written statement laid in Parliament.
23 Tachwedd 2021
Responses to the Secretary of State’s Consultation of 8 November 2021 have been published.
8 Tachwedd 2021
The Secretary of State for the Department for Transport has written to all Interested Parties, the Applicant, London Borough of Havering, Transport for London and Essex County Council (PDF, 169 KB) seeking further information.
The deadline for responses is 22 November 2021.
The deadline for responses is 22 November 2021.
2 Tachwedd 2021
Responses to the Secretary of State’s Consultation of 14 October 2021 have been published.
14 Hydref 2021
The Secretary of State for the Department of Transport has written to the Applicant and other Interested Parties (PDF, 187 KB) seeking further information.
The deadline for responses is 29 October 2021.
The deadline for responses is 29 October 2021.
16 Medi 2021
Recommendations given by the Planning Inspectorate
7 Gorffennaf 2021
The Deadline 10 documents have now been published.
The Examining Authority has published its Notification of completion of Examination (PDF, 98 KB).
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 986 KB).
The Examining Authority has published its Notification of completion of Examination (PDF, 98 KB).
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 986 KB).
7 Gorffennaf 2021
The Examination closes at 23:59 on the 7th July 2021.
1 Gorffennaf 2021
The Deadline 9 the submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 955 KB).
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 955 KB).
28 Mehefin 2021
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and accepted the following late Deadline 8 submission:
Telia Carrier UK Ltd – Comments on the Proposed Development (PDF, 462 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 860 KB) has been updated.
Telia Carrier UK Ltd – Comments on the Proposed Development (PDF, 462 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 860 KB) has been updated.
18 Mehefin 2021
Due to an administrative error the following submissions made at Deadline 1 on 21 January 2021 were omitted from publication:
As such the Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept these submissions into Examination as Additional Submissions AS-044 and AS-043.
The Examination Library (PDF, 815 KB) has been updated.
- Suffolk County Council - Notification of wish to be considered an Interested Party (PDF, 627 KB)
- Hertfordshire County Council - Notification of wish to be considered an Interested Party (PDF, 583 KB)
As such the Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept these submissions into Examination as Additional Submissions AS-044 and AS-043.
The Examination Library (PDF, 815 KB) has been updated.
15 Mehefin 2021
The Examining Authority has issued its Procedural Decision accepting the Applicant’s Change Request 8 submitted at Deadline 7 and a Rule 17 – request for Further Information (PDF, 111).
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 553)
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 553)
10 Mehefin 2021
The Deadline 8 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 848 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 848 KB) has been updated.
7 Mehefin 2021
The Examining Authority conducted an Unaccompanied Site Inspection on Friday 4 June 2021 and have issued a note detailing its inspection (PDF, 139 KB).
The Examination Library (PDF,799 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF,799 KB) has been updated.
27 Mai 2021
The Examining Authority has issued a Rule 17 – Request for Further Information (PDF, 103 KB) from the Applicant, London Borough of Havering, Transport for London and the Greater London Authority. This is in relation to the London Plan 2021.
The Examination Library (PDF, 797 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 797 KB) has been updated.
26 Mai 2021
The Examining Authority has issued the following:
A Procedural Decision accepting the Applicant’s Change Request submitted at Deadline 6 and a Rule 17 – request for Further Information (PDF, 129 KB) regarding Change Request 8 (PDF, 198 KB) submitted by the Applicant at Deadline 7;
The Examining Authority’s Consultation Draft Development Consent Order (PDF, 254 KB).
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 534 KB).
A Procedural Decision accepting the Applicant’s Change Request submitted at Deadline 6 and a Rule 17 – request for Further Information (PDF, 129 KB) regarding Change Request 8 (PDF, 198 KB) submitted by the Applicant at Deadline 7;
The Examining Authority’s Consultation Draft Development Consent Order (PDF, 254 KB).
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 534 KB).
21 Mai 2021
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept the following Additional Submission from UK Power Networks:
Withdrawal of UK Power Networks representations in respect of the DCO application (PDF, 465 KB)
The Deadline 7 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 540 KB) has been updated.
Withdrawal of UK Power Networks representations in respect of the DCO application (PDF, 465 KB)
The Deadline 7 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 540 KB) has been updated.
13 Mai 2021
The recordings and transcripts for Issue Specific Hearing 3 – Wednesday 12 May 2021, have now been published.
Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (PDF, 76 KB) have been published
The Examination Library (PDF, 498 KB) has been updated
Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (PDF, 76 KB) have been published
The Examination Library (PDF, 498 KB) has been updated
12 Mai 2021
The livestream link for Issue Specific Hearing 3 being held today at 10am, Wednesday 12 May 2021, is now available for those who wish to observe the Hearing in real time.
Please note that the Issue Specific Hearing 2 will start broadcasting LIVE once it opens at 10.00am. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
Please note that the Issue Specific Hearing 2 will start broadcasting LIVE once it opens at 10.00am. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
10 Mai 2021
The Examining Authority has issued a Rule 8 (3) letter (PDF, 149 KB) giving details of changes to the Examination Timetable.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and accepted the following Additional Submission from Highways England:
Notification of approval of Designated Funding for the non-motorised user improvements (NMU) scheme (PDF, 12 MB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 486 KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and accepted the following Additional Submission from Highways England:
Notification of approval of Designated Funding for the non-motorised user improvements (NMU) scheme (PDF, 12 MB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 486 KB) has been updated.
5 Mai 2021
The time reserved for Open Floor Hearing 2 and the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 on Tuesday 11 May 2021 will no longer be required and have therefore been cancelled.
The Examining Authority has issued its Agenda for Issue Specific 3 (PDF, 151 KB) being held on Wednesday 12 May 2021.
The Examining Authority has also issued a Procedural Decision and a Request for Further Information (Rule 17) (PDF, 108 KB) in relation to Change Request 5-7 submitted at Deadline 6.
The Examination Library (PDF, 721 KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has issued its Agenda for Issue Specific 3 (PDF, 151 KB) being held on Wednesday 12 May 2021.
The Examining Authority has also issued a Procedural Decision and a Request for Further Information (Rule 17) (PDF, 108 KB) in relation to Change Request 5-7 submitted at Deadline 6.
The Examination Library (PDF, 721 KB) has been updated.
29 Ebrill 2021
On the 26 February 2021 (PDF, 97 KB) and the 19 March 2021 (PDF, 111 KB) the Examining Authority accepted the Applicant’s Change Request submitted at Deadline 3a (PDF, 86 KB). Comments are now invited on Change Request 2 from Friday 2 April 2021 until 23.59 on Saturday 1 May 2021.
Please note that any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate solely to Change Request 2 of the Applicant’s change request submitted at Deadline 3a; any submissions that are not in relation to the Change Request 2, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded.
The Deadline 6 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF 720 KB) has been updated.
Please note that any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate solely to Change Request 2 of the Applicant’s change request submitted at Deadline 3a; any submissions that are not in relation to the Change Request 2, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded.
The Deadline 6 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF 720 KB) has been updated.
16 Ebrill 2021
On the 26 February 2021 (PDF, 97 KB) and the 19 March 2021 (PDF, 111 KB) the Examining Authority accepted the Applicant’s Change Request submitted at Deadline 3a (PDF, 86 KB). Comments are now invited on Change Request 2 from Friday 2 April 2021 until 23.59 on Saturday 1 May 2021.
Please note that any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate solely to Change Request 2 of the Applicant’s change request submitted at Deadline 3a; any submissions that are not in relation to the Change Request 2, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded.
The ExA has issued a request for further information - Rule 17 Infrastructure Planning (Examination Procedure) Rules 2010 (PDF, 44 KB).
The Deadline 5 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF 347 KB) has been updated.
Please note that any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate solely to Change Request 2 of the Applicant’s change request submitted at Deadline 3a; any submissions that are not in relation to the Change Request 2, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded.
The ExA has issued a request for further information - Rule 17 Infrastructure Planning (Examination Procedure) Rules 2010 (PDF, 44 KB).
The Deadline 5 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF 347 KB) has been updated.
7 Ebrill 2021
On the 26 February 2021 (PDF, 97 KB) and the 19 March 2021 (PDF, 111 KB) the Examining Authority accepted the Applicant’s Change Request submitted at Deadline 3a (PDF, 86 KB). Comments are now invited on Change Request 2 from Friday 2 April 2021 until 23.59 on Saturday 1 May 2021.
Please note that any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate solely to Change Request 2 of the Applicant’s change request submitted at Deadline 3a; any submissions that are not in relation to the Change Request 2, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded.
Please note that any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate solely to Change Request 2 of the Applicant’s change request submitted at Deadline 3a; any submissions that are not in relation to the Change Request 2, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded.
25 Mawrth 2021
The Examining Authority has issued its Further Written Questions (PDF, 2 MB).
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 380 KB)
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 380 KB)
19 Mawrth 2021
The responses to Deadline 4 have been published.
The Examining Authority has issued a Procedural Decision to accept the Change Request submitted at Deadline 3a (PDF, 111 KB).
The Examination Library (567 KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has issued a Procedural Decision to accept the Change Request submitted at Deadline 3a (PDF, 111 KB).
The Examination Library (567 KB) has been updated.
18 Mawrth 2021
The responses to Deadline 4 have now been published.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
11 Mawrth 2021
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and accepted the following Additional Submission from Highways England:
Highways England- Notification of intention to submit change request to the scheme (Changes 5-7) (PDF, 206 KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 512 KB) has been updated.
Highways England- Notification of intention to submit change request to the scheme (Changes 5-7) (PDF, 206 KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 512 KB) has been updated.
10 Mawrth 2021
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and accepted the following Additional Submission from Highways England:
Highways England - further comments to the change request submitted at deadline 3a (PDF, 159 KB)
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 514 KB)
Highways England - further comments to the change request submitted at deadline 3a (PDF, 159 KB)
The Examination Library has been updated (PDF, 514 KB)
9 Mawrth 2021
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and accepted the following Additional Submission from Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
The Examination library (PDF, 359 KB) has been updated.
- Addleshaw Goddard LLP on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited - Further representation (PDF, 293 KB)
- Addleshaw Goddard LLP on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited - Response to the Examining Authority’s Written Questions (PDF, 59 KB)
The Examination library (PDF, 359 KB) has been updated.
8 Mawrth 2021
The recordings and transcripts of Issue Specific Hearing 2 - Friday 5 March 2021 have now been published.
The Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 1 (PDF, 86 KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF, 71 KB) have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 503 KB) has been updated.
The Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 1 (PDF, 86 KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF, 71 KB) have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 503 KB) has been updated.
5 Mawrth 2021
The recordings and transcripts of Issue Specific Hearing 1 (continuation) - Thursday 4 March 2021 have now been published.
The Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 1 and Issue Specific Hearing 2 will be published as soon as practical, along with the recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 2.
The Examination Library (PDF, 497 KB) has been updated.
The Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 1 and Issue Specific Hearing 2 will be published as soon as practical, along with the recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 2.
The Examination Library (PDF, 497 KB) has been updated.
4 Mawrth 2021
The livestream link for Issue Specific Hearing 2 being held tomorrow, Friday 5 March 2021, is now available for those who wish to observe the Hearing in real time.
Please note that the Issue Specific Hearing 2 will start broadcasting ‘LIVE’ once it opens at 10.00am. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The recordings and transcripts of Issue Specific Hearing 1 Wednesday 3 March 2021 have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 495 KB) has been updated.
Please note that the Issue Specific Hearing 2 will start broadcasting ‘LIVE’ once it opens at 10.00am. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The recordings and transcripts of Issue Specific Hearing 1 Wednesday 3 March 2021 have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 495 KB) has been updated.
4 Mawrth 2021
The livestream link for the Issue Specific Hearing 1 continued, being held today, Thursday 4 March 2021, is now available for those who wish to observe the Hearing in real time.
Please note that the Issue Specific Hearing will start broadcasting ‘LIVE’ once it opens at 10.00am. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
Please note that the Issue Specific Hearing will start broadcasting ‘LIVE’ once it opens at 10.00am. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
2 Mawrth 2021
The livestream link for the Issue Specific Hearing being held tomorrow, Wednesday 3 March 2021, is now available for those who wish to observe the Hearing in real time. Please note that the Issue Specific Hearing will start broadcasting ‘LIVE’ once it opens at 10.00am. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The recordings and transcripts of Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 and of Open Floor Hearing 1 -Monday 1 March 2021 have been published. The Examining Authority has also issued its Action Points (PDF, 49 KB) taken from Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1.
The Examination Library (PDF, 337 KB) has been updated.
The recordings and transcripts of Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 and of Open Floor Hearing 1 -Monday 1 March 2021 have been published. The Examining Authority has also issued its Action Points (PDF, 49 KB) taken from Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1.
The Examination Library (PDF, 337 KB) has been updated.
1 Mawrth 2021
The livestream link for the Open Floor Hearing being held today, Monday 1 March 2021, is now available for those who wish to observe the Hearing in real time. Please note that the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing will start broadcasting ‘LIVE’ once it opens at 18:30pm. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
1 Mawrth 2021
The livestream link for the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing being held today, Monday 1 March 2021, is now available for those who wish to observe the Hearing in real time. Please note that the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing will start broadcasting ‘LIVE’ once it opens at 2:00pm. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
26 Chwefror 2021
The Examining Authority has issued the following:
The documents submitted at Deadline 3b have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 475 KB) has been updated.
- Procedural Decision and Rule 17 – request for Further Information, regarding the Change Requests submitted by the Applicant at Deadline 3a (PDF, 97 KB);
- Issue Specific Hearing 2 – Development Consent Order Agenda (PDF, 124 KB).
The documents submitted at Deadline 3b have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 475 KB) has been updated.
24 Chwefror 2021
The Examining Authority has issued the following agendas for the Hearings w/c 1 March 2021:
The agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 2 will be published as soon as practicable but no later than 5 days before the Hearing.
The Examination Library (PDF, 459 KB) has been updated.
- Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (PDF, 108 KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 1 (PDF, 145 KB)
The agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 2 will be published as soon as practicable but no later than 5 days before the Hearing.
The Examination Library (PDF, 459 KB) has been updated.
22 Chwefror 2021
The Examining Authority has issued its agenda for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1, Monday 1 March 2021 (PDF, 108 KB).
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Savills on behalf of Gardens of Peace Muslim Cemetery (PDF, 404 KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 457 KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Savills on behalf of Gardens of Peace Muslim Cemetery (PDF, 404 KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 457 KB) has been updated.
19 Chwefror 2021
The responses to Deadline 3a have now been published.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
18 Chwefror 2021
The Examining Authority conducted an Unaccompanied Site Inspection on Wednesday 17 February 2021 and have issued a note detailing it’s inspection (PDF, 55KB). The Examination Library (PDF, 392KB) has been updated.
11 Chwefror 2021
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an amended Written Representation from Transport for London (PDF, 221 KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 256 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 256 KB) has been updated.
9 Chwefror 2021
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept the following submissions:
The Examination Library (PDF, 388 KB) has been updated.
- Addleshaw Goddard on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited’s response to the Examining Authority’s Written Questions as a lateDeadline 2 submission; and
- An Additional Submission from The Woodland Trust (PDF 347 KB) - Non-Interested Party.
The Examination Library (PDF, 388 KB) has been updated.
8 Chwefror 2021
The responses to Deadline 2 have now been published and the Examination Library has been updated.
5 Chwefror 2021
The responses to Deadline 2 have now been published.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
4 Chwefror 2021
A Rule 13 letter (PDF, 179 KB) giving notice of Open Floor Hearing 1, Issue Specific Hearing 1 and 2 and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 in week commencing 1 March 2021 has been issued to Interested Parties.
This letter also includes a Procedural Decision directed at the Applicant in response to its direction request recently accepted as an Additional Submission (PDF, 311 KB).
This letter also includes a Procedural Decision directed at the Applicant in response to its direction request recently accepted as an Additional Submission (PDF, 311 KB).
29 Ionawr 2021
The Examining Authority has used its discretion to accept Essex County Council's Local Impact Report as a late Deadline 1 submission.
22 Ionawr 2021
The responses to Deadline 1 have now been published.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
13 Ionawr 2021
The Examining Authority has issued the following documentation:
The Examination Library (PDF, 207 KB) has been updated.
- The Rule 8 letter (PDF, 288 KB), giving details of the Examination Timetable and other important information about the Examination.
- The Examining Authority First Written Questions (PDF, 604 KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 207 KB) has been updated.
13 Ionawr 2021
The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) has been sent to Interested Parties.
Procedural decision following Preliminary Meeting.
11 Ionawr 2021
The recording of the Preliminary Meeting (Part 2) and the Preliminary Meeting (Part 2) Transcript (PDF, 124 KB) have been published and added to the Examination Library (PDF, 292KB).
7 Ionawr 2021
Examination begins
6 Ionawr 2021
Instructions for those wishing to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM) Part 2 will be issued shortly.
The Livestream of PM Part 2 is available for those wishing to observe it in real time. Please note that the PM will start broadcasting ‘LIVE’ once it opens at 10:00AM on Thursday 7 January 2021. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The Livestream of PM Part 2 is available for those wishing to observe it in real time. Please note that the PM will start broadcasting ‘LIVE’ once it opens at 10:00AM on Thursday 7 January 2021. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
4 Ionawr 2021
The responses to Procedural Deadline B have now been published and the Examination Library (PDF, 292kb) has been updated.
22 Rhagfyr 2020
The responses to Procedural Deadline B have now been published. The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
The recording of the Preliminary Meeting (Part 1) (Document 4 KB) and the Preliminary Meeting (Part 1) Transcript (PDF, 229 KB) have been published and added to the Examination Library. Any responses to matters discussed during the PM must be submitted by Procedural Deadline B - Monday 21 December 2020
The recording of the Preliminary Meeting (Part 1) (Document 4 KB) and the Preliminary Meeting (Part 1) Transcript (PDF, 229 KB) have been published and added to the Examination Library. Any responses to matters discussed during the PM must be submitted by Procedural Deadline B - Monday 21 December 2020
21 Rhagfyr 2020
The recording of the Preliminary Meeting (Part 1) (Document 4 KB) and the Preliminary Meeting (Part 1) Transcript (PDF, 229 KB) have been published and added to the Examination Library. Any responses to matters discussed during the PM must be submitted by Procedural Deadline B Monday 21 December 2020
11 Rhagfyr 2020
Preliminary Meeting takes place
9 Rhagfyr 2020
The responses to Procedural Deadline A have now been published.
Instructions for those wishing to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM) Part 1 will be issued shortly. The Livestream of PM Part 1 is available for those wishing to observe it in real time. Please note that the PM will start broadcasting ‘LIVE’ once it opens at 10:00AM on Friday 11 December 2020. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Historic England (PDF, 89 KB).
Instructions for those wishing to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM) Part 1 will be issued shortly. The Livestream of PM Part 1 is available for those wishing to observe it in real time. Please note that the PM will start broadcasting ‘LIVE’ once it opens at 10:00AM on Friday 11 December 2020. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Historic England (PDF, 89 KB).
7 Rhagfyr 2020
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from the Applicant (PDF, 187 KB) notifying of its intention to make a request for changes to the scheme.
12 Tachwedd 2020
The notification of Preliminary Meeting (Rule 6 letter) has been sent.
The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and Initial Assessment of Principal Issues.
7 Hydref 2020
The Applicant has informed the Planning Inspectorate that some persons with a legal interest in the land affected by the Proposed Development were not notified of the accepted application and were therefore not made aware of the period within which they could make a Relevant Representation. The Applicant has now notified the omitted persons who have been allowed further time to make Relevant Representations. If you are a person that has received the Applicant’s notification dated 30 September 2020 (PDF, 176 KB) and need assistance making a Relevant Representation, please contact us at M25Junction28@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or 0303 444 5000.
28 Medi 2020
The Examining Authority has issued a Progress Note to update Interested Persons on its latest position and to request further information from all Interested Parties, in the form of a Questionnaire, to help seek views on the way in which the application should be examined.
The deadline for questionnaire responses is 12 October 2020.
The Progress Note, and Questionnaire, have been added to the Examination Library.
The deadline for questionnaire responses is 12 October 2020.
The Progress Note, and Questionnaire, have been added to the Examination Library.
17 Medi 2020
Relevant representations published on the website
9 Medi 2020
Registration of interested parties closes
1 Awst 2020
Registration of interested parties begins
22 Gorffennaf 2020
The Examining Authority has exercised their discretion to accept Additional Submissions from the applicant Highways England in response to the Procedural Decision requesting updated evidence relating to the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment and Work Plans.
25 Mehefin 2020
24 Mehefin 2020
The application has been accepted for examination
27 Mai 2020
Application received by the Planning Inspectorate