The A57 Link Roads Development Consent Order 2022

The Panel, having considered the representations made and not withdrawn and having examined the application together with the accompanying documents, in accordance with section 74(2) of the 2008 Act, has submitted a report and recommendation to the Secretary of State.

The Secretary of State, having considered the representations made and not withdrawn, and the report of the Panel, has decided to make an Order granting development consent for the development described in the application with modifications which in the opinion of the Secretary of State do not make any substantial changes to the proposals comprised in the application.

The Secretary of State is satisfied that the land plots identified in the special category land plans and the book of reference as open space authorised to be permanently compulsorily acquired under this Order are required for the widening or drainage of an existing highway or partly for the widening and partly for the drainage of such a highway, and that the giving in exchange of other land is unnecessary, whether in the interests of the persons, if any, entitled to rights of common or other rights or in the interests of the public and that, accordingly, section 131(5) of the 2008 Act applies.