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Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Friday, 3 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Development Consent Orders

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many road schemes with Development Consent Orders granted are under review by (a) her Department and (b) National Highways.

Answer

To support funding of the Government's Defence Investment Plan, it was announced the Department will consult on the potential cancellation of two schemes; A38 Derby Junctions and A46 Newark Bypass, both of which have been granted development consent orders. No final decision will be taken until after the consultation exercise has taken place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15731
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Roads Development consent orders
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk