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Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008
Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

North Wales Chronicle

time6 days ago

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  • North Wales Chronicle

Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

Transport minister Simon Lightwood described the safeguarding direction in relation to the axed Thames Gateway Bridge scheme in east London as an 'obstacle to much-needed development'. The bridge would have connected Newham to Greenwich, but was scrapped by then-London mayor Boris Johnson in 2008, who said the capital should focus on 'projects that deliver real benefits for Londoners'. Safeguarding is used to stop land from being developed in a way that would conflict with future schemes. In a written statement to Parliament, Mr Lightwood wrote that the safeguarding direction for the Thames Gateway Bridge dated back to 1940, when 'the area's transport needs were very different'. He went on: 'Since then, London's transport priorities have evolved, and over the decades we have seen major investments in London's river crossings – most notably the Dartford Crossing, and recently, the Silvertown Tunnel. 'The safeguarding directions therefore no longer align with the direction of transport policy or the evolving needs of this part of London. 'The continued safeguarding of this land has been an obstacle to much-needed development, and I am therefore lifting these directions. 'The Government is keen to deliver new homes and unlock economic opportunity, and we are taking steps to remove unnecessary barriers to progress.'

Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008
Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

South Wales Guardian

time6 days ago

  • Business
  • South Wales Guardian

Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

Transport minister Simon Lightwood described the safeguarding direction in relation to the axed Thames Gateway Bridge scheme in east London as an 'obstacle to much-needed development'. The bridge would have connected Newham to Greenwich, but was scrapped by then-London mayor Boris Johnson in 2008, who said the capital should focus on 'projects that deliver real benefits for Londoners'. Safeguarding is used to stop land from being developed in a way that would conflict with future schemes. In a written statement to Parliament, Mr Lightwood wrote that the safeguarding direction for the Thames Gateway Bridge dated back to 1940, when 'the area's transport needs were very different'. He went on: 'Since then, London's transport priorities have evolved, and over the decades we have seen major investments in London's river crossings – most notably the Dartford Crossing, and recently, the Silvertown Tunnel. 'The safeguarding directions therefore no longer align with the direction of transport policy or the evolving needs of this part of London. 'The continued safeguarding of this land has been an obstacle to much-needed development, and I am therefore lifting these directions. 'The Government is keen to deliver new homes and unlock economic opportunity, and we are taking steps to remove unnecessary barriers to progress.'

Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008
Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

South Wales Argus

time6 days ago

  • Business
  • South Wales Argus

Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

Transport minister Simon Lightwood described the safeguarding direction in relation to the axed Thames Gateway Bridge scheme in east London as an 'obstacle to much-needed development'. The bridge would have connected Newham to Greenwich, but was scrapped by then-London mayor Boris Johnson in 2008, who said the capital should focus on 'projects that deliver real benefits for Londoners'. Safeguarding is used to stop land from being developed in a way that would conflict with future schemes. In a written statement to Parliament, Mr Lightwood wrote that the safeguarding direction for the Thames Gateway Bridge dated back to 1940, when 'the area's transport needs were very different'. He went on: 'Since then, London's transport priorities have evolved, and over the decades we have seen major investments in London's river crossings – most notably the Dartford Crossing, and recently, the Silvertown Tunnel. 'The safeguarding directions therefore no longer align with the direction of transport policy or the evolving needs of this part of London. 'The continued safeguarding of this land has been an obstacle to much-needed development, and I am therefore lifting these directions. 'The Government is keen to deliver new homes and unlock economic opportunity, and we are taking steps to remove unnecessary barriers to progress.'

Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008
Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

Leader Live

time6 days ago

  • Business
  • Leader Live

Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

Transport minister Simon Lightwood described the safeguarding direction in relation to the axed Thames Gateway Bridge scheme in east London as an 'obstacle to much-needed development'. The bridge would have connected Newham to Greenwich, but was scrapped by then-London mayor Boris Johnson in 2008, who said the capital should focus on 'projects that deliver real benefits for Londoners'. Safeguarding is used to stop land from being developed in a way that would conflict with future schemes. In a written statement to Parliament, Mr Lightwood wrote that the safeguarding direction for the Thames Gateway Bridge dated back to 1940, when 'the area's transport needs were very different'. He went on: 'Since then, London's transport priorities have evolved, and over the decades we have seen major investments in London's river crossings – most notably the Dartford Crossing, and recently, the Silvertown Tunnel. 'The safeguarding directions therefore no longer align with the direction of transport policy or the evolving needs of this part of London. 'The continued safeguarding of this land has been an obstacle to much-needed development, and I am therefore lifting these directions. 'The Government is keen to deliver new homes and unlock economic opportunity, and we are taking steps to remove unnecessary barriers to progress.'

Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008
Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

Rhyl Journal

time6 days ago

  • Business
  • Rhyl Journal

Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

Transport minister Simon Lightwood described the safeguarding direction in relation to the axed Thames Gateway Bridge scheme in east London as an 'obstacle to much-needed development'. The bridge would have connected Newham to Greenwich, but was scrapped by then-London mayor Boris Johnson in 2008, who said the capital should focus on 'projects that deliver real benefits for Londoners'. Safeguarding is used to stop land from being developed in a way that would conflict with future schemes. In a written statement to Parliament, Mr Lightwood wrote that the safeguarding direction for the Thames Gateway Bridge dated back to 1940, when 'the area's transport needs were very different'. He went on: 'Since then, London's transport priorities have evolved, and over the decades we have seen major investments in London's river crossings – most notably the Dartford Crossing, and recently, the Silvertown Tunnel. 'The safeguarding directions therefore no longer align with the direction of transport policy or the evolving needs of this part of London. 'The continued safeguarding of this land has been an obstacle to much-needed development, and I am therefore lifting these directions. 'The Government is keen to deliver new homes and unlock economic opportunity, and we are taking steps to remove unnecessary barriers to progress.'

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