The Alconbury Airfield (Rail Facilities and Connection to East Coast Main Line) Order 2003

Whereas an application has been made to the Secretary of State for Transport (“the Secretary of State”), in accordance with the Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) Rules 19921 made under sections 6, 7 and 10 of the Transport and Works Act 19922 (“the Act”), for an Order under sections 1 and 5 of the Act;

And whereas the Secretary of State caused an inquiry to be held for the purposes of the application pursuant to section 11 of the Act;

And whereas the Secretary of State, having considered the report of the person who held the inquiry, has determined to make an Order giving effect to the proposals comprised in the application with modifications which in his opinion do not make any substantial change in the proposals;

And whereas the Secretary of State is satisfied that the provision of an alternative right of way for the street mentioned in Part 2 of Schedule 3 is not required;

And whereas, having considered representations duly made to him pursuant to section 13 of the Act, the Secretary of State has determined to make the Order applied for with modifications;

And whereas notice of the Secretary of State’s determination was published in the London Gazette on 16th December 2003;