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Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Monday, 19 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2023 (named day). It was answered by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Monday, 9 January 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Surfing: Dorset

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects Highways England will give a substantive response as a statutory consultee to the planning application submitted by WHWhite Limited to Dorset Council in November 2021 for a surf lagoon on land adjacent to the A31 at St Leonards; and for what reason the response has been delayed.

Answer

National Highways has been working with the applicant and their transport consultants for some time to resolve questions with this development. National Highways requested further information on 8 December 2022, which is still outstanding, as well as clarification of a number of other points.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
113158
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Planning permission Dorset Surfing National Highways A31
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk