Purpose

Approval is sought to take forward the South Lancaster to M6 Road Scheme by approving an altered route of the Link Road, removal of a reconfigured M6 Junction 33 (specifically removal of new north facing slip roads) and an alternative site for a Park and Ride facility. This approval would also provide for acquisition of rights, interests and enabling arrangements in respect of land for this scheme, and also preparatory work for the use of compulsory purchase powers for the same. 

This alteration reflects the findings of environmental surveys and investigations during 2022. A formal decision is necessary in advance of 'pre-application' public consultation on this altered scheme before the planning application is submitted later this year.

Earlier decisions made by Cabinet in relation to this scheme, in January and February 2021, and October 2021, are referred to within this report.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the requirements of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.