Stopping up and diversion orders: reform of the application process for local highways

Following the ‘Penfold review’, this consultation details proposals to simplify the process of applying for the stopping up and diversion of a highway where this is required for the purpose of property development.

We propose to permit applications for a stopping-up or diversion order to be submitted at the same time as applying for planning permission for the proposed development (whereas under the existing legislation the developer can only apply after securing planning permission), and options for devolving decision-making to the local authority level.

• Implementation of the Penfold review, written statement by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, 9 January 2013
• Implementation of the Penfold review, written statement by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, 18 September 2012
• Implementation of the Penfold review, written statement by the Secretary of State for Transport, 16 July 2012