Road junction latest

Our County Councillor, Ray Gooding, has had a meeting with officers at Essex County Council about the proposal to redesign the junction of Birchanger Lane with the A120 and Dunmow Road. He reports that the situation is as follows.

It is considered likely that Essex County Council will be granted the certificate of lawful development that is currently the subject of an application to Uttlesford District Council. That's normal for this type of highway work. If they receive the certificate then they won’t need to apply for formal planning permission, but that doesn’t mean that they can then just go ahead and do the work. They will need to complete the detailed design and they will need to consult.

They intend to hold two meetings during the week of 10th September. One will be in Birchanger Village Hall and the other at Bishop’s Stortford Football Club. We will, of course, provide confirmation of dates and times when we have them.

Highways are also considering attending our village fete, but we understand that no final decision has been made.

Last update: 15/08/18 at 2250.