Representation by Hallam Land Management Limited (Hallam Land Management Limited)
- Date submitted
- 8 March 2024
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Avison Young act on behalf of Hallam Land Management Limited, who wish to be registered as an interested party in relation to the M5 Junction 10 Development Consent Order (DCO). The proposed improvements are a key infrastructure requirement, enabling economic growth around Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury. Hallam Land Management Limited support the scheme due to the positive impacts that would result in terms of connectivity, sustainable transport and reduced traffic impact on the local highway network. The direction of planned growth in Cheltenham requires infrastructure investment, of which the proposed junction improvements will be a significant factor. Cheltenham is a focus area for growth and investment and the Junction 10 improvements will allow the desired spatial changes to come into fruition, addressing current M5 barriers to growth. At present, Junction 10 only provides access and egress to the North, with no southern connectivity options. This has a detrimental impact on traffic flows across Cheltenham, leading to congestion. The Junction 10 improvements will increase highway capacity to unlock existing housing and employment allocations in order to meet local need. It is abundantly clear that the UK is facing a housing crisis and as a result, infrastructure improvements will encourage and allow new homes to be built to create a sustained supply of housing. We would be very grateful if we can be provided with updates throughout the DCO process.