(Original post of 30 November 2022 updated on 01 December 2022) On 28 November 2022, the Government’s independent planning authority, the Planning Inspectorate, accepted National Highways application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) for detailed examination of the Lower Thames Crossing proposals. This means that the project

On 31 October 2022, National Highways submitted a new Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order (DCO) application to the Planning Inspectorate. The Planning Inspectorate will now view the application to decide whether the application itself is acceptable to be taken forward to the next stage of the

National Highways are holding a series of pop-up information events giving the latest details of their plans for the proposed new Lower Thames Crossing. Two of these events are being held in Havering – Wednesday 21 September 2022 (10am – 4pm) – Romford Market Thursday 22 September

Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association (UCRA) councillors have been informed by National Highways that there will only be one public consultation event held in Havering on their latest proposals for the Lower Thames Crossing, and this will be in Hornchurch. UCRA have raised concerns about this, as

National Highways has launched a new consultation on updated plans for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. Included in the proposals, is a new footbridge over the A127. The consultation is open from now until Monday 20 June 2022. To view details and submit comments, visit the Lower Thames

As a consequence of their Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) proposals, National Highways intend to remove ancient woodland at Folkes Lane and develop a new community woodland at Hole Farm, Great Warley, Brentwood. They are holding a public survey, which is open until 23 February 2022, and is

National Highways (the new name for Highways England) have announced a series of public drop-in events, to provide an update on the Lower Thames Crossing project proposals. They say that this will include information on proposed new or improved paths for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The

Following on from our previous posts, the Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association (UCRA) has submitted our response to the latest consultation for the proposed new Lower Thames Crossing. The consultation ends today (08 September 2021). A copy of our submission can be found on the UCRA LTC

Residents’ Association councillors for both Cranham and Upminster wards have been analysing the documents for the current Lower Thames Crossing Public Consultation. We have also been liaising with officials from Havering Council regarding their response, to ensure that our thoughts and concerns are recognised in their own

Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association councillors recently contacted Highways England to request an extension to the current consultation period for the new Lower Thames Crossing. This was because the consultation, due to end on 08 September 2021, is being held during most of the school holiday period,