Governement Response Stopping up and Diversion Orders Reform of the Application Process for Local Highways
Language: English Publication details: London DOT 2013Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Government response to the consultation detailing proposals to simplify the process of applying for the stopping up or diversion of a highway, where this is required for the purposes of development. The main options presented in the consultation were to permit applications for a stopping up or diversion order to be submitted at the same time as applying for planning permission and to devolve decision-making to the local authority level. The government has decided not to devolve the stopping up and diversion order process to a local level but continues to support the option of allowing these applications to be made alongside planning applications.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 157530-2001 |
Government response to the consultation detailing proposals to simplify the process of applying for the stopping up or diversion of a highway, where this is required for the purposes of development. The main options presented in the consultation were to permit applications for a stopping up or diversion order to be submitted at the same time as applying for planning permission and to devolve decision-making to the local authority level. The government has decided not to devolve the stopping up and diversion order process to a local level but continues to support the option of allowing these applications to be made alongside planning applications.