Bat concerns trigger uncertain fate for Norwich road scheme

Norfolk County Council has announced that it has withdrawn its planning application for the £274m Norwich Western Link Road project after being unable to satisfy Natural England on how it will conserve bat populations in the area. Graham Plant, council cabinet member for highways, transport… The post Bat concerns trigger uncertain fate for Norwich road scheme appeared first on Construction News.

Council pulls £274m road scheme over bat row

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Norfolk County Council has pulled plans for the £274m Norwich Western Link road after admitting defeat in a battle with Natural England about bats.

Application for £274M Norwich Western Link Road withdrawn after battle with Natural England

Norfolk County Council has announced that it has withdrawn its planning application for the £274M Norwich Western Link Road project, after being unable to satisfy Natural England on how it will conserve bat populations in the area. The post Application for £274M Norwich Western Link Road withdrawn after battle with Natural England appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Government to fund 85% of £251M Norwich Western Link road

The government has approved the outline business case for Norfolk County Council’s Norwich Western Link project and committed £213M funding to the project - 85% of its £251M budget. The post Government to fund 85% of £251M Norwich Western Link road appeared first on New Civil Engineer.