About this project
Completion of the Heysham to M6 Link, a new dual carriageway link road, approximately 4.8 kms long, located to the north of Lancaster and connecting the junction of the A683 and A589 by Lancaster and Morecambe College with Junction 34 of the M6 motorway. The project also involves a fully remodelled junction 34, with new slip roads, a new bridge over the River Lune and a 600 space park and ride site.Recent activity
A judgement was issued on 4th October 2013 in respect of the High Court challenge by Transport Solutions for Lancaster and Morecambe.
The Secretary of State has granted development consent for this application. For further information, please refer to the Secretary of State’s decision letter, the development consent order and the Planning Inspectorate’s recommendation to the Secretary of State.
A set of documents submitted by the applicant Lancashire County Council (4.1 to 4.4 and 4.6 to 4.8) for the deadline of 6 September 2012 have been published.
An apology has been sent to Interested Parties for not making these documents available on the National Infrastructure Planning website at the time.
What happens next
A decision on the application for a development consent order for Heysham to M6 Link Road was taken on 19 March 2013 and has now been issued. The statement of reasons can be viewed here.
The period for legal challenge is defined in s118 of the Planning Act 2008. Further information about legal challenge can be found in the letter sent to all interested parties accompanying the statement of reasons.
If you have any queries about the process please email the Planning Inspectorate at enquiries@infrastructure.gsi.gov.uk or telephone the helpdesk on 0303 444 5000.