DfT are proposing changes to a circular that explains how National Highways will engage with the planning system. It also gives details on how National Highways will fulfil its remit to be a delivery partner for sustainable economic growth whilst maintaining, managing and operating a safe and efficient strategic road network.

These changes:

• strengthen environmental policies in response to the transport decarbonisation plan and the drive towards zero emission transport
• implement policy to reflect a recent written ministerial statement about lorry parking and a new section on freight facilities
• clarify policy in order to address legal issues
• remove or amend out of date material

The Department are looking for response to this consultation until 11:45pm on 15 September 2022. If you wish to respond, please do so here.