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10 October 2024
The applicant applied to the Secretary of State on 26 June 2024 for corrections to be made to the development consent order.
The Secretary of State issued a correction notice and correction order to make changes to the M3 Junction 9 development consent order (S.I. 2024 No. 1020) on 9 October 2024
24 May 2024
The Secretary of State granted development consent for this application on Thursday May 16th.
For further information please refer to the following decision documentation:
Planning Inspectorate's Notification of Decision Letter
Secretary of State's Decision Letter
Development Consent Order as made
Examining Authority's Recommendation Report
Regulation 31 Notice
Habitats Regulations Assessment
All of the above documents can be accessed on the documents page of the M3 Junction 9 Improvement webpage
19 April 2024
The Responses to the Secretary of State’s letter dated 22 March 2024 have been published.
19 April 2024
Comments (relevant representations) from those who have registered to have their say are now published.
19 April 2024
The Responses to the Secretary of States letter dated 22 March 2024 have been published.
22 March 2024
The Secretary of State has issued a consultation letter (PDF, 112KB) requesting comments from All Interested Parties.
The deadline for response is 8 April 2024
21 March 2024
11 March 2024
The Secretary of State has issued a consultation letter (PDF, 118KB) requesting comments from the Applicant. The deadline for response is 15 March 2024.
16 February 2024
Recommendations given by the Planning Inspectorate
17 November 2023
The Examining Authority's notification of the completion of the Examination (PDF, 135 KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 543 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 543 KB) has been updated.
6 November 2023
The Deadline 7 submissions have been published.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Winchester Friends of the Earth (PDF, 208KB) at Deadline 7.
The Examination Library (PDF, 488KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Winchester Friends of the Earth (PDF, 208KB) at Deadline 7.
The Examination Library (PDF, 488KB) has been updated.
2 November 2023
The Deadline 6 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF 489KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF 489KB) has been updated.
6 October 2023
The Examining Authority’s Report on the Implications for European Sites (PDF, 301KB), Schedule of proposed changes to the draft Development Consent Order (dDCO) (PDF, 165KB) and 3rd written questions and requests for information (ExQ3) (PDF, 335KB) have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 455KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 455KB) has been updated.
5 October 2023
The Examining Authority’s itinerary for the ASI2 (PDF, 152KB) have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 454KB) has been updated.
27 September 2023
The Deadline 5 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 455KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 455KB) has been updated.
25 September 2023
The Examining Authority’s notification of an Accompanied Site Inspection 2 (ASI2) (PDF, 167KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 428KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 428KB) has been updated.
23 August 2023
The Deadline 4 Submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF 430 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF 430 KB) has been updated.
8 August 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 3.
Anyone who wishes to observe the Issue Specific Hearing in real time should use the following link https://cvslivestream.co.uk/m3j9/. Please note that the event will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority.
If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
Anyone who wishes to observe the Issue Specific Hearing in real time should use the following link https://cvslivestream.co.uk/m3j9/. Please note that the event will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority.
If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
4 August 2023
The recordings and transcripts of Issue Specific Hearing 2 have been published.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from Dr Andrew Boswell.
The Examining Authority’s Agenda for the Issue Specific Hearing 3 (PDF, 193 KB) has been published.
The Agenda includes a list of speakers for the hearing. The Agenda includes a list of the documents that may be referred to during the hearing.
The Examination Library (PDF, 376 KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from Dr Andrew Boswell.
The Examining Authority’s Agenda for the Issue Specific Hearing 3 (PDF, 193 KB) has been published.
The Agenda includes a list of speakers for the hearing. The Agenda includes a list of the documents that may be referred to during the hearing.
The Examination Library (PDF, 376 KB) has been updated.
1 August 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 2.
Anyone who wishes to observe the Issue Specific Hearing in real time should use the following link https://cvslivestream.co.uk/m3j9/. Please note that the event will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority.
If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
Anyone who wishes to observe the Issue Specific Hearing in real time should use the following link https://cvslivestream.co.uk/m3j9/. Please note that the event will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority.
If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
25 July 2023
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Hampshire County Council (PDF, 8MB).
The Examination Library (PDF 362 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF 362 KB) has been updated.
21 July 2023
The Examining Authority's Agenda for the Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) (PDF, 224KB) has been published.
The Agenda includes a list of speakers for the hearing.
The Agenda includes a list of the documents that may be referred to during the hearing.
The Examination Library (PDF, 361KB) has been updated
The Agenda includes a list of speakers for the hearing.
The Agenda includes a list of the documents that may be referred to during the hearing.
The Examination Library (PDF, 361KB) has been updated
19 July 2023
The Deadline 3 Submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF 361 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF 361 KB) has been updated.
13 July 2023
The recordings of the Issue Specific Hearing 1 Part 1 and Transcript Part 1 (PDF 241KB) and the Issue Specific Hearing 1 Part 2 and Transcript Part 2 (PDF 248KB) have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF 352KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF 352KB) has been updated.
12 July 2023
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept late Deadline 2 submissions from National Highways.
The Examination Library (PDF, 349 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 349 KB) has been updated.
10 July 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the following event, which takes place on 11 July 2023:
Anyone wishing to attend the hearing who has not yet registered to attend should contact the Case Team by emailing M3Junction9@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.
Anyone who wishes to observe the hearings in real time should use the M3 Junction 9 Improvement (liveeventstream.online). Please note that the events will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
- Issue Specific Hearing 1 Agenda (PDF, 166 KB) – Tuesday 11 July 2023 at 10.00am
Anyone wishing to attend the hearing who has not yet registered to attend should contact the Case Team by emailing M3Junction9@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.
Anyone who wishes to observe the hearings in real time should use the M3 Junction 9 Improvement (liveeventstream.online). Please note that the events will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
5 July 2023
The Examining Authority's Agenda for the Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) (PDF, 166KB) has been published.
The Agenda includes a list of the documents that may be referred to during the hearing.
The Agenda includes a list of the documents that may be referred to during the hearing.
The Examination Library (PDF, 347KB) has been updated.
30 June 2023
The Examining Authority’s notification of Accompanied Site Inspection 1 (ASI1) (PDF, 167KB) and the itinerary for the ASI (PDF, 175KB) have been published.
Interested Parties who wish to speak and/or attend Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) on Tuesday 1, Wednesday 2, Thursday 3 August and/or Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) on Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9 August please complete the following ISH 2 and ISH 2 Involvement Form by 17 July 2023 (Deadline 3).
The Examination Library (PDF, 347KB) has been updated
Interested Parties who wish to speak and/or attend Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) on Tuesday 1, Wednesday 2, Thursday 3 August and/or Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) on Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9 August please complete the following ISH 2 and ISH 2 Involvement Form by 17 July 2023 (Deadline 3).
The Examination Library (PDF, 347KB) has been updated
23 June 2023
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Itchen Valley Parish Council (PDF, 96KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 339KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 339KB) has been updated.
22 June 2023
Due to an oversight some submissions made at Deadline 2 were not initially published or added to the Examination Library (PDF, 324KB).
The following additional Deadline 2 submissions made by the Applicant; National Highways have now been published:
M3 J9 3.3 Consents and Agreements Position Statement (Rev 1) (tracked) (PDF, 609KB)
M3 J9 3.3 Consents and Agreements Position Statement (Rev 1) (clean) (PDF, 314B)
The Examining Authority has issued a Notification of an Accompanied Site Inspection (PDF, 167KB) to be held on Monday 10 July 2023.
The Examination Library (PDF, 324KB) has been updated.
The following additional Deadline 2 submissions made by the Applicant; National Highways have now been published:
M3 J9 3.3 Consents and Agreements Position Statement (Rev 1) (tracked) (PDF, 609KB)
M3 J9 3.3 Consents and Agreements Position Statement (Rev 1) (clean) (PDF, 314B)
The Examining Authority has issued a Notification of an Accompanied Site Inspection (PDF, 167KB) to be held on Monday 10 July 2023.
The Examination Library (PDF, 324KB) has been updated.
21 June 2023
The Deadline 2 Submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF 324 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF 324 KB) has been updated.
14 June 2023
The technical issue with the Event Participation Form has now been rectified.
8 June 2023
The Deadline 1 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 390KB) has been updated
The Examination Library (PDF, 390KB) has been updated
25 May 2023
The following documents have been published:
The Examination Library (PDF, 245KB) has been updated
- The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) (PDF, 330KB).
- The Examining Authority’s First Written Questions (PDF, 679KB). The Deadline for responses is 15 June 2023 (Deadline 2).
The Examination Library (PDF, 245KB) has been updated
25 May 2023
The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) has been sent to Interested Parties.
Procedural decision following Preliminary Meeting.
22 May 2023
The following documents have been published:
The Examination Library (PDF, 243 KB) has been updated.
- The recordings of the Preliminary Meeting and Transcript (PDF, 189 KB) and Open Floor Hearing 1 and Transcript (PDF, 189 KB)
- The note of the Preliminary Meeting (PDF, 141 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 243 KB) has been updated.
18 May 2023
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from National Highways.
The Examination Library (PDF, 240KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 240KB) has been updated.
16 May 2023
Preliminary Meeting takes place
16 May 2023
Examination begins
15 May 2023
The Examining Authority’s Agenda for the Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) (PDF, 214KB) has been published.
The Agenda includes a list of speakers for the hearing.
The Examination Library (PDF, 236KB) has been updated.
The Agenda includes a list of speakers for the hearing.
The Examination Library (PDF, 236KB) has been updated.
15 May 2023
The note of the Examining Authority’s Unaccompanied Site Inspection on 28 April 2023 (PDF, 251KB) has been published
The Examination Library (PDF, 218 KB) has been updated
The Examination Library (PDF, 218 KB) has been updated
15 May 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM) and Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1).
Anyone who wishes to observe the PM and OFH1 in real time should use the following link https://cvslivestream.co.uk/m3j9/. Please note that the event will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
Anyone who wishes to observe the PM and OFH1 in real time should use the following link https://cvslivestream.co.uk/m3j9/. Please note that the event will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
18 April 2023
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.
28 March 2023
Relevant representations published on the website
13 March 2023
Registration of interested parties closes
1 February 2023
Registration of interested parties begins
15 December 2022
The application has been accepted for examination
12 December 2022
This application was received by the Planning Inspectorate on Monday 21 November 2022 and application documents for this application were published on Friday 9 December 2022. These documents have been de-published on Monday 12 December 2022, pending the completion of the Acceptance stage.
The application documents will be made available if the application is accepted for examination. It is for the Applicant to decide whether or not application documents can be published upon submission (see government’s Planning Act 2008: guidance on the Pre-application process).
The application documents will be made available if the application is accepted for examination. It is for the Applicant to decide whether or not application documents can be published upon submission (see government’s Planning Act 2008: guidance on the Pre-application process).
21 November 2022
Application received by the Planning Inspectorate