All project updates
5 December 2024
All Deadline 11 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library has been updated
The Examination period has closed.
4 December 2024
The Examining Authority have accepted additional submissions from National Highways and Neil Hadley.
The Examination Library has been updated.
2 December 2024
27 November 2024
25 November 2024
The following has now been published:
Recording and transcript for Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2)
Recording and transcript for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2)
Recording and transcript for Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5)
The Examination Library has been updated.
20 November 2024
20 November 2024
We have sent instructions for registered participants to join the virtual hearings scheduled for 20 November 2024. You can also observe the hearings online. If the livestream does not work, try refreshing your webpage.
https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/m5-junction-10
13 November 2024
The agenda for Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2), Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) and Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) on Wednesday 20 November 2024 has been published.
The Examining Authority has also used its discretion to accept an additional submission from the Applicant (PDF, 919KB)
7 November 2024
The following has now been published:
The Examination Library has been updated.
6 November 2024
1 November 2024
30 October 2024
All Deadline 6 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 708KB) has been updated.
29 October 2024
The Examining Authority has published its Rule 9 & Rule 8(3) letter (PDF, 169KB)
The Examination timetable has been amended accordingly.
28 October 2024
Relevant Representations regarding the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land have been published.
22 October 2024
The Report on the Implications for European Sites (RIES) (PDF, 375KB) has been published.
The Examination Library will be updated soon.
Following the ExA's decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 27 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded
18 October 2024
The Examining Authority (ExA) has published its decision on the Applicant's request to make changes (PDF, 176KB) to the application. The documents received from the Applicant relating to this request have also been published.
The Examination Timetable has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 509KB) has been updated.
Following the ExA's decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 27 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded
17 October 2024
The recordings and transcripts from the Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) held on 15 and 16 October 2024 have now been published. The Examining Authority's action points (PDF, 119KB) from the ISH4 have also been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 487KB) has been updated.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 27 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded
15 October 2024
We have sent instructions for registered participants to join the virtual Issue Specific Hearing 4 or at the venue.
You can also observe the Issue Specific Hearing 4 online. If the livestream does not work, try refreshing your webpage.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 27 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded
9 October 2024
The Examining Authority has used its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from House in the Tree Public House (PDF, 771KB)
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 27 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded
8 October 2024
The Examining Authority has used its discretion to accept an Additional submission from the Applicant (PDF, 23MB)
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 27 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded
7 October 2024
The agenda for the Issue Specific Hearing 4 on Tuesday 15 October and Wednesday 16 October 2024 has been published.
The Examining Authority has also used its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from National Highways (PDF, 167KB)
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 27 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded
4 October 2024
The Examining Authority has published a request for further information from the applicant.
The deadline for them to respond is Thursday 10 October 2024.
View the request (PDF, 137KB)
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 27 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded
3 October 2024
All Deadline 5 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library will be updated soon.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 27 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
2 October 2024
All Deadline 5 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library will be updated soon.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 25 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
27 September 2024
The Examining Authority has used its discretion to accept an Additional submission from Steven Iddles (PDF, 109KB)
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 25 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
24 September 2024
The Examining Authority has used its discretion to accept an Additional submission from Stephen Savidge (PDF, 120KB)
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 25 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
20 September 2024
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request (PDF, 193KB) for examination, comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provisions for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 25 October 2024.
Any comments relating to the Change Request must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land as set out in The notification of the Applicant's intention to submit a change request (PDF, 437KB) for the respective changes. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
17 September 2024
The Examining Authority has published its decision on the applicant’s request to make changes to the application.
View the decision (PDF, 193KB)
13 September 2024
The Examining Authority’s notification of Issue Specific Hearing 4 on Tuesday 15 October 2024 and Wednesday 16 October 2024 has been issued.
View the hearing notification letter (PDF, 155KB)
10 September 2024
The Examining Authority’s second written questions have been published.
View the questions (PDF, 358KB)
The deadline for responses is Tuesday 1 October 2024.
The ExA has also accepted various additional submissions from the Applicant relating to a request to make changes to the Development Consent Order application.
The Examination Library (PDF, 465KB) has been updated.
10 September 2024
The Examining Authority’s second written questions have been published.
View the questions (PDF, 358KB)
The deadline for responses is Tuesday 1 October 2024.
5 September 2024
The following documents have now been published:
Examining Authority’s action points for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) (PDF, 119KB)
Examining Authority’s action points for Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) (PDF, 139KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 427KB) will be updated soon.
21 August 2024
The applicant has submitted a request for changes to the application. The Examining Authority’s response to this has been published.
View the Notification of Change Request (PDF, 437KB) and the Examining Authority’s Response dated 12 August 2024 (PDF, 207KB).
Please note that this does not mean that the proposed change(s) to the application will be accepted by the Examining Authority, that decision has yet to be made.
The Examination Library (PDF, 427KB) will be updated soon.
20 August 2024
The recordings and transcripts from the Issue Specific Hearing 3 held on 13 August 2024 and the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing held on 15 August 2024 have now been published.
15 August 2024
We have sent instructions for registered participants to join the virtual Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) or at the venue.
You can also observe the Compulsory Acquisiting Hearing 1 online. If the livestream does not work, try refreshing your webpage.
14 August 2024
We have sent instructions for registered participants to join the virtual continuation of Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) or at the venue.
You can also observe the Issue Specific Hearing 3 online. If the livestream does not work, try refreshing your webpage.
12 August 2024
We have sent instructions for registered participants to join the virtual Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) or at the venue.
You can also observe the Issue Specific Hearing 3 online. If the livestream does not work, try refreshing your webpage.
5 August 2024
The following documents have now been published:
Agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) (PDF, 221KB)
Agenda for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) (PDF, 166KB)
Accompanied Site Inspection Itinerary (PDF, 178KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 416KB) has been updated.
1 August 2024
17 July 2024
The Examining Authority has used its discretion to accept an Additional submission from the Applicant (PDF, 805KB)
The Examination Library will be updated soon.
10 July 2024
All the submissions for Deadline 2 have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 359KB) will be updated soon.
9 July 2024
The Examining Authority’s first questions have been published.
View the questions (PDF, 625KB)
The deadline for responses is 30 July 2024.
20 June 2024
All the Deadline 1 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 313KB) will be updated soon.
14 June 2024
The examination timetable (‘Rule 8 letter’) has been sent to all parties.
View the Rule 8 letter (PDF, 932KB)
This includes information on the examination process and procedural decisions following the preliminary meeting.
10 June 2024
The following documents have now been published:
Recording and Transcript (PDF, 146 KB)of the Preliminary Meeting
Preliminary Meeting note (PDF, 529KB)
Recording and Transcript (PDF, 130 KB) of the Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1)
Recordings and Transcripts for Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1)
Examining Authority's action points for Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) (PDF,101KB)
Recordings and Transcripts for the Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2)
Examining Authority’s action points for Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) (PDF, 103KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 313KB) has been updated.
5 June 2024
We have sent instructions for registered participants to join the virtual Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) or at the venue.
You can also observe the Issue Specific Hearing 2 online. If the livestream does not work, try refreshing your webpage.
4 June 2024
We have sent instructions for registered participants to join the virtual Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) or at the venue.
You can also observe the Issue Specific Hearing 1 online. If the livestream does not work, try refreshing your webpage
4 June 2024
We have sent instructions for registered participants to join the virtual Open Floor Hearing or in person at the venue. The Open Floor Hearing will begin at 14:00.
You can also observe the Open Floor Hearing online. If the livestream does not work, try refreshing your webpage
4 June 2024
We have sent instructions for registered participants to join the virtual preliminary meeting or at the venue.
You can also observe the preliminary meeting online. If the livestream does not work, try refreshing your webpage.
29 May 2024
All the submissions for Procedural Deadline A have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 298KB) will be updated soon.
28 May 2024
The agendas for Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) (PDF, 208 KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) (PDF, 218KB) have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 296KB) will be updated shortly.
13 May 2024
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept the following additional submissions:
• Response to PD-007 - 9.25 Annex B.10 Severe Weather Plan - dated 10 May 2024 (PDF, 4MB)
• Response to PD-007 - Cover letter and Homes England Funding Letter - dated 10 May 2024 (PDF, 236KB)
• Response to PD-007 - 9.24 Annex B.9 Operational Unexploded Ordnance Emergency Response Plan - dated 10 May 2024 (PDF, 1MB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 295KB) has been updated.
7 May 2024
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.
View the Rule 6 letter (PDF, 371KB)
24 April 2024
The extended period for registering to have your say has now closed. Comments (relevant representations) from those who have registered to have their say are now published.
The Examining Authorities Rule 9 letter dated 23 April 2024 (PDF, 134KB) notifying of a Procedural Decision has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 290KB) has been updated.
23 April 2024
The Examining Authorities Rule 9 letter dated 23 April 2024 (PDF, 134KB) notifying of a Procedural Decision has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 290KB) has been updated.
9 April 2024
The Applicant's response (PDF, 269KB) to the Rule 9 letter dated 27 March 2024 (PDF, 198KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 266KB) has been updated.
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at M5Junction10@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
27 March 2024
The Examining Authorities Rule 9 Letter dated 27 March 2024 (PDF, 198KB) notifying of Procedural Decisions has been published
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at M5Junction10@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
26 March 2024
We have published the Applicant's responses to the ExA's Procedural Decision (PDF, 145KB) dated 12 February 2024
The Examination Library (PDF, 271KB) has been updated.
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at M5Junction10@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
25 March 2024
M5 Junction 10 Highways Improvement Scheme - the Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at M5Junction10@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
12 February 2024
You can now Register as an Interested Party.
If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form.
For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination.
You can check our step by step guide to find out more about having your say about a national infrastructure project.
The Examining Authorities Rule 9 Letter (PDF, 148KB) notifying of Procedural Decisions has been published.
16 January 2024
20 December 2023
The application documents will be made available on the project page of this website 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).