Bury, Planning Notice

National Highways

Section 48 Planning Act 2008 (as amended)

Regulation 4 of The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 M60/M62/M66 Simister Island Interchange Notice Publicising a Proposed Application for a Development Consent Order

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS COMPANY LIMITED of Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GUI 4LZ ('the Applicant') proposes to make an application ('the Application') under Section 37 of the Planning Act 2008 (as amended) to the Secretary of State for Transport for a Development Consent Order.

The Application is for the proposed M60/M62/M66 Simister Island Interchange scheme at the M60 junction 18, three miles south of Bury. The scheme's main proposals in summary are:

* Improvements to the M60 junction including a new loop structure to provide a free-flow link road between the M60 eastbound to the M60 southbound and also widening to five lanes of the M60 between junctions 17 and 18 including a hard shoulder in both directions.

* In addition, any necessary rights and powers will be sought to ensure delivery of the scheme, including compulsory acquisition.

The scheme is an Environmental Impact Assessment development ('EIA development'), as defined by The Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. An Environmental Statement will be submitted as part of the Application and a Preliminary Environmental Information Report ('PEIR') forms part of the consultation material. Consultation on the proposals will take place from 15 February 2023 to 28 March 2023. Copies of the consultation materials - including brochure, response form, plans and maps showing the nature and location of the proposed development and the PEIR and non-technical summary will be available for inspection free of charge from 15 February 2023 to 28 March 2023 at the following deposit point locations and times:

* Bury Library, Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 0DG Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am until 4:30pm Thursday, 12:30pm until 7pm

Saturday, 9:30am until 1pm

* Prestwich Library, Longfield Centre, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1AY Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am until 4:30pm

Thursday, 12:30pm until 7pm Sunday, 9:30am until 1pm

* Radcliffe Library, Stand Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1WR

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am until 4:30pm

Thursday, 12:30pm until 7pm

Saturday, 9:30am until 1pm A copy of the brochure and response form only can be collected at the following deposit point locations and times:

* Bury Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 0SW Monday-Friday, 8:45am until 5pm

* Radcliffe Leisure Centre, Spring Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 2SZ Monday-Friday, 6:30am until 10pm

Saturday, 8am until 6pm Sunday, 8am until 4pm

*Saturday, 8am until 2pm Copies of the consultation materials will also be available online free of charge from 15 February 2023 at www.nationalhighways.co.uk/M60-Simister-Island.

Copies of the consultation materials may be requested during the consultation period from National Highways using the email address, postal address or telephone number provided below:

* By phone: 0300 123 5000

* By email: M60J18SimisterIslandInterchange@nationalhighways.co.uk

* By post: FREEPOST M60 J18 SIMISTER ISLAND

A paper copy of the consultation documents can be supplied, but there will be a reasonable charge to cover the cost of printing and postage up to a charge of £500.

Any person may comment on the proposals and responses must be received between 15 February 2023 and 28 March 2023. A consultation feedback form is available as part of the consultation materials. When providing your response, please include your postcode. Please also confirm the nature of your interest in the scheme. Please supply any response to:

* By phone: 0300 123 5000

* By email: M60J18SimisterIslandInterchange@nationalhighways.co.uk

* By post: FREEPOST M60 J18 SIMISTER ISLAND Responses must be received no later than 11:59pm on Tuesday 28 March.

National Highways will consider and have regard to all responses when developing the Application for a Development Consent Order once consultation has closed. Responses will form the basis of a Consultation Report that will be one of the factors taken into consideration by the Secretary of State when deciding whether the Application can be accepted for examination. Therefore, in providing any comment, it should be borne in mind that the substance of it may be communicated to others as part of the Consultation Report.

If you would like further information about this notice, the consultation or the scheme, please contact the project team by using one of the contact methods provided above.

Nicola Eastwell, National Highways, [15 February 2023]