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Developments get caught in a contraflow

By: Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0616) 22 April 2006, 60-63(4)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Examines the increasing trend where the Highways Agency fearing heavy traffic increases generated by large development schemes is imposing Article 14 orders which effectively block development. This is what is happening at the Eastern Quarry development in Ebbsfleet, part of the Thames Gateway regeneration. Outlines the Highways Agency's powers under the Town and Country Planning Act 1995 Art 14. Looks at how developers and the Highways Agency might co-operate and work together to unblock development hold-ups which are costly both financially and in time wasted.

Examines the increasing trend where the Highways Agency fearing heavy traffic increases generated by large development schemes is imposing Article 14 orders which effectively block development. This is what is happening at the Eastern Quarry development in Ebbsfleet, part of the Thames Gateway regeneration. Outlines the Highways Agency's powers under the Town and Country Planning Act 1995 Art 14. Looks at how developers and the Highways Agency might co-operate and work together to unblock development hold-ups which are costly both financially and in time wasted.