Decision details

To provide an update on the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Improvements Scheme Development Consent Order application and the next stage as the programme moves into the pre-examination stage and Examination in Public.

The Cabinet has

(a)  noted the update on the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Improvements Scheme Development Consent Order application to the Planning Inspectorate and the next stages and timescales in the process;

(b)  noted the emerging principles of concern identified from the technical analysis and provide member direction and comment on the key issues as outlined in paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2 of the report now submitted and any other areas for consideration;

(c)  confirmed the Council’s continued support of the A428 Scheme, subject to reaching agreement on identified issues with Highways England;

(d)  delegated authority to the Executive Leader and the Executive Councillor for Strategic Planning in consultation with the Managing Director and the Strategic Growth Manager to finalise the preparation and submission of the documents required from the Council as part of the legal Development Consent Order process, including the joint response with Cambridgeshire County Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council including the Local Impact Report, the Statement of Common Ground and Relevant and Written Representations.

As outlined in the report.

As outlined in the report.

As outlined in the report.