National Highways have produced a fly-through video of how the proposed Lower Thames Crossing would look like 15 years after it had opened. To view the video visit the A122 Lower Thames Crossing fly-through link. The Havering section of the video begins at around 11 minutes into...

The Transport Secretary has announced that the Lower Thames Crossing project has been put back two years. The published Government announcement states – ‘As one of the largest planning applications ever, the Lower Thames Crossing, backed by £800 million to date, will also be slowed down by...

With reference to our previous posts concerning the examination of the draft Development Consent Order (DCO) submitted by National Highways in November 2022, the Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association (UCRA) has registered with the Planning Inspectorate as an Interested Party. As part of this UCRA have submitted...

The Lower Thames Crossing Community Fund has been opened to support local charities and community groups near the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. Through this funding, organisations can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to deliver schemes that: Encourage physical activity and increase public use of local...

National Highways have announced a new series of community consultation events related to their current application for a Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing project. The one closest to us is in the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster from 4.30-8.30pm on Tuesday 07...

Following on from our previous posts concerning the detailed examination of National Highway’s Development Consent Order (DCO) application for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC), below is some information on how to register as an Interested Party. National Highways formally submitted their Planning Application for the LTC to...

Following on from our recent post regarding the Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order being accepted for detailed examination, National Highways have confirmed that people will be able to register as an Interested Party from early in the New Year (2023)....

(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...