Northern Gateway Western Access scheme : Land Acquisition Strategy - Appointment of the Legal Specialist Lead Advisor including supporting Legal Professional Team and Approval to raise an associated Purchase Order
April 16, 2026 Chief Executive (Officer) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Decision
The Western Access scheme (Pilsworth Road Corridor Improvements) will provide the necessary off-site, highway and transportation infrastructure required to access the early development phases of the Northern Gateway Investment Zone (IZ) site (Place for Everyone Plan, JPA 1.1 allocation). The construction of the Western Access scheme will benefit the entire IZ site and create the potential capacity to unlock circa 600,000 sq/m employment generating uses, including advanced manufacturing commercial floor space.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Apr 2026 |