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23 Nov 2017
Further documents submitted and Inquiry closes
Further documents submitted and Inquiry closes
The Applicant has submitted the following documents;
Errata for Paul Ellingham's proof APP/P6.1
Applicant's Closing Submissions made by Neil Cameron QC
Revised draft planning conditions
The Inquiry closed today and the Inspector will now write his report, which will be submitted to the Secretary of State to make the decision. The Programme Officer will from this point be unable to accept any further evidence. All correspondence should be sent to the Transport and Works Act Orders Unit, Department of Transport, 1/14-18 Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London SW1P 4DR.
Errata for Paul Ellingham's proof APP/P6.1
Applicant's Closing Submissions made by Neil Cameron QC
Revised draft planning conditions
The Inquiry closed today and the Inspector will now write his report, which will be submitted to the Secretary of State to make the decision. The Programme Officer will from this point be unable to accept any further evidence. All correspondence should be sent to the Transport and Works Act Orders Unit, Department of Transport, 1/14-18 Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London SW1P 4DR.
22 Nov 2017 (update #2)
Two objectors state intention to withdraw & additional documents submitted at Inquiry
Two objectors state intention to withdraw & additional documents submitted at Inquiry
Objectors, McDonalds (OBJ/05) and Hotel La Tour (OBJ/12) have submitted letters stating that they are working toward agreements and expect to withdraw shortly.
The Applicant submitted the following documents during the Inquiry;
Replacement pages 17-20 for Bruce Fowler's proof of evidence on compulsory purchase and property matters (APP/P7.1)
Note explaining the modifications to the Draft Order (This was submitted at the Inspector's request)
Track changed version of the Order showing the consolidated changes against the original Draft Order submitted with the application
Updated Planning Conditions
All new documents have been added to the Inquiry library (version 16 of the Documents List).
The Inquiry is following the initial draft Inquiry programme, with the exception of the Modifications session, which was scheduled to be on Day 2 but was dealt with on Day 1.
The Applicant submitted the following documents during the Inquiry;
Replacement pages 17-20 for Bruce Fowler's proof of evidence on compulsory purchase and property matters (APP/P7.1)
Note explaining the modifications to the Draft Order (This was submitted at the Inspector's request)
Track changed version of the Order showing the consolidated changes against the original Draft Order submitted with the application
Updated Planning Conditions
All new documents have been added to the Inquiry library (version 16 of the Documents List).
The Inquiry is following the initial draft Inquiry programme, with the exception of the Modifications session, which was scheduled to be on Day 2 but was dealt with on Day 1.
22 Nov 2017
Inquiry opens & Neil Cameron QC gives opening statement
Inquiry opens & Neil Cameron QC gives opening statement
The Inspector, Martin Whitehead, opened the Inquiry today at 10.00 at the Priory Rooms in Birmingham. Neil Cameron QC gave an opening statement on behalf of the Applicant, WMCA. The Inquiry is expected to last 2 days and close in the afternoon on Thursday 23 Nov 2017. If you wish to attend the Inquiry as an observer, please check with the Programme Officer before hand in case the Inquiry is running ahead of schedule. View the programme details.
The Documents List (version 15) has been amended (The documents refs for BEE/E42 and BEE/E43 have been amended).
The Documents List (version 15) has been amended (The documents refs for BEE/E42 and BEE/E43 have been amended).
21 Nov 2017
3 new documents submitted & withdrawals from Network Rail and Instant Cash Loans
3 new documents submitted & withdrawals from Network Rail and Instant Cash Loans
The Applicant has submitted 3 new documents;
Full Updated version of the Book of Reference BEE/A12– clean version (21 Nov 2017). Shows addition of plots 47A and 48A
Full Updated version of the Book of Reference BEE/A12 - track changes (21 Nov 2017). Shows the changes made to the version submitted with the application
R (Samuel Smith) vs. Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (2012)
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd and Instant Cash Loans have withdrawn their objections. The Documents List has been updated (version 15).
Full Updated version of the Book of Reference BEE/A12– clean version (21 Nov 2017). Shows addition of plots 47A and 48A
Full Updated version of the Book of Reference BEE/A12 - track changes (21 Nov 2017). Shows the changes made to the version submitted with the application
R (Samuel Smith) vs. Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (2012)
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd and Instant Cash Loans have withdrawn their objections. The Documents List has been updated (version 15).
20 Nov 2017
Documents list updated
Documents list updated
Version 14 of the Documents List has been published. All new documents are shown in yellow (including the 5 documents listed in 17 Nov update below).
17 Nov 2017
Applicant responds to late objection from Birmingham City University
Applicant responds to late objection from Birmingham City University
The Applicant, WMCA, has submitted a response to the late objection from Birmingham City University OBJ/13. The objector has been given until Tuesday 21 Nov 2017 to make a response if it wishes. Alternatively the BCU can respond by appearing at the Inquiry.
WMCA has also submitted 4 documents that have been referred to in their response;
WMCA has also submitted 4 documents that have been referred to in their response;
- Updated Draft Order (clean version) ref. BEE/A14
- Updated Draft Order (tracked changes ) Shows changes made to the Statement of Case version (ie Revision 1) ref. BEE/A15
- Updated Sheet 1 of the Works and Land Plan ref. BEE/A16
- Updated Book of Reference (extract) ref. BEE/A17 (amended version 20 Nov 2017)
16 Nov 2017
Applicant submits Note on compliance and Quintain submits rebuttal
Applicant submits Note on compliance and Quintain submits rebuttal
The Applicant, WMCA, has submitted a note on compliance with the notification and publicity requirements of the TWA Rules.
Quintain (objector OBJ/07) has submitted a rebuttal to the proof of evidence by Bruce Fowler (one of the Applicant's witnesses) and confirmed that they do not wish to appear at the Inquiry. The Applicant does not intend to submit a written response to this rebuttal but will pick up any points within the matters raised with their witnesses.
All new documents have been added to the Inquiry Documents List (version 13).
Quintain (objector OBJ/07) has submitted a rebuttal to the proof of evidence by Bruce Fowler (one of the Applicant's witnesses) and confirmed that they do not wish to appear at the Inquiry. The Applicant does not intend to submit a written response to this rebuttal but will pick up any points within the matters raised with their witnesses.
All new documents have been added to the Inquiry Documents List (version 13).
15 Nov 2017
Phoenix CSR Ltd withdrawn
Phoenix CSR Ltd withdrawn
Phoenix CSR Ltd has withdrawn its objection OBJ/3. View a pdf list of the remaining objections, supports and representations.
14 Nov 2017 (update #2)
Initial draft Inquiry programme published & two plans submitted by Applicant
Initial draft Inquiry programme published & two plans submitted by Applicant
An initial draft Inquiry programme has been published. This is based on the information currently available and is subject to change. Two objectors, Phoenix CSR Ltd and Quintain City Park Gate Birmingham Ltd, have asked to appear, however the Programme Officer is waiting for confirmation and further details regarding this. The programme may be amended to reflect any new information received.
The Applicant has submitted two plans, which have been referred to in the proof of evidence by Peter Adams (Scheme Overview); Cross City Tram Route and Eastside’s Transport Facilities. These have been added to the Inquiry Documents List (version 11).
The Applicant has submitted two plans, which have been referred to in the proof of evidence by Peter Adams (Scheme Overview); Cross City Tram Route and Eastside’s Transport Facilities. These have been added to the Inquiry Documents List (version 11).
14 Nov 2017 (update #1)
Late objection submitted by Birmingham City University
Late objection submitted by Birmingham City University
A late objection has been submitted by Birmingham City University. The Inspector has accepted this objection and asked for comments from the Applicant, West Midlands Combined Authority, by Friday 17 Nov 2017. BCU will have the opportunity to respond if they wish by Tuesday 21 Nov 2017 , before the Inquiry opens and have been asked to confirm if they wish to appear at the Inquiry. The objection has been added to the Inquiry Library as objection ref. OBJ/13.
8 Nov 2017
Rebuttal proofs of evidence and one additional document submitted by Applicant
Rebuttal proofs of evidence and one additional document submitted by Applicant
The Applicant has submitted two rebuttals in response to the proofs of evidence from Martineau Galleries and Quintain. They have also submitted a further document to the Inquiry, Transport Investment Strategy, DfT (Jul 2017). There have been no rebuttals from objectors. All new documents been added to the Inquiry Documents List (version 9).
2 Nov 2017
Documents added to Inquiry Documents List & reminder for rebuttals
Documents added to Inquiry Documents List & reminder for rebuttals
5 new documents have been added to the Inquiry List of Documents (version 8). All new documents shown in yellow.
The deadline for rebuttals is Tuesday 7 Nov 2017. Rebuttal evidence, if given, should be sent to the Programme Officer by the due date (two paper copies and one electronic copy) and to the party to which the rebuttal is directed (one paper copy and one electronic copy). Rebuttal documents should be numbered in accordance with the Note on Additional Document Referencing
The deadline for rebuttals is Tuesday 7 Nov 2017. Rebuttal evidence, if given, should be sent to the Programme Officer by the due date (two paper copies and one electronic copy) and to the party to which the rebuttal is directed (one paper copy and one electronic copy). Rebuttal documents should be numbered in accordance with the Note on Additional Document Referencing
31 Oct 2017
Martineau Galleries withdrawn objection
Martineau Galleries withdrawn objection
Martineau Galleries OBJ/08 has withdrawn their objection.
24 Oct 2017
Proofs of Evidence submitted & Documents List updated
Proofs of Evidence submitted & Documents List updated
Proofs of evidence have been submitted by the Applicant (West Midlands Combined Authority) and 2 objectors, Martineau Galleries and Quintain City Park Gate Ltd. The Inquiry List of Documents has been updated (version 7).
View Applicant's proofs
View proofs submitted by objectors
View Applicant's proofs
View proofs submitted by objectors
20 Oct 2017
Applicant submitted further documents & version 6 of Inquiry Documents List issued
Applicant submitted further documents & version 6 of Inquiry Documents List issued
The Applicant has submitted 4 further documents, which have been added to version 6 of the Documents List. (They are shown in yellow). You can download them from Section A (Policy) of the Index of Documents.
18 Oct 2017
Applicant submitted additional documents & Inquiry List of Documents (version 5) updated
Applicant submitted additional documents & Inquiry List of Documents (version 5) updated
The Applicant has submitted a number of documents that they will be referring to in their proofs of evidence. These have been added to the updated Documents List (version 5) and are highlighted in yellow. All documents can be downloaded from the index of documents.
Please note, the deadline for all proofs of evidence is 5pm on Tuesday 24 October 2017. 2 paper copies and, if possible, an electronic copy should be sent to the Programme Officer by this deadline.
Please note, the deadline for all proofs of evidence is 5pm on Tuesday 24 October 2017. 2 paper copies and, if possible, an electronic copy should be sent to the Programme Officer by this deadline.
16 Oct 2017
Applicant submitted list of witnesses
Applicant submitted list of witnesses
The Applicant (West Midlands Combined Authority) has submitted a list of their Inquiry witnesses, who will present evidence at the Inquiry for their specific area of expertise.
6 Oct 2017
Number of documents submitted by Applicant & Inquiry List of Documents (version 4) updated
Number of documents submitted by Applicant & Inquiry List of Documents (version 4) updated
The Applicant has submitted a number of documents, which have been added to the List of Documents (version 4). All new documents are shown in yellow. They are available to download in the Index of Documents.
5 Oct 2017
Further Environmental Information
Further Environmental Information
The Applicant has issued 2 new updates to the environmental information. These updates have arisen as a result of Birmingham City Council amending its strategic transport model since the date of application. Representations may be made to the TWA Orders Unit by 16 Nov 2017
Update to the Transport Assessment
Update to the Environmental Statement
Notice of Further Environmental Information and details of how you can make a representation by 16 Nov 2017
Update to the Transport Assessment
Update to the Environmental Statement
Notice of Further Environmental Information and details of how you can make a representation by 16 Nov 2017
5 Oct 2017
Appearance Form issued by Programme Officer
Appearance Form issued by Programme Officer
The Programme Officer has sent an Appearance Form to all who have made an objection, representation and support, asking them to confirm how they wish to proceed. Appearance forms should be returned by 24 October 2017. The information will enable an initial Inquiry programme to be drawn up. The Applicant will also provide a list of their witnesses by 16 October 2017, which will be circulated to all.
4 Oct 2017
National Express Bus withdrawn objection
National Express Bus withdrawn objection
National Express Bus (West Midlands Travel Ltd) has withdrawn their objection (OBJ/04).
28 Sept 2017
Documents List has been updated (version 3).
Documents List has been updated (version 3).
The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 has been added. (All new documents are shown in yellow on the Documents List).
14 Sept 2017
Note on referencing additional documents posted
Note on referencing additional documents posted
A note on referencing additional documents for submission, such as proofs of evidence and rebuttals, has been posted.
11 Sept 2017
Updated List of Inquiry Documents issued (version 2)
Updated List of Inquiry Documents issued (version 2)
3 new documents have been added (shown in yellow);
2 updated documents that have recently been published by the DfT; WebTag Unit A1.2 and Value for Money Framework., plus a withdrawal letter from Done Brothers (OBJ/10).
2 updated documents that have recently been published by the DfT; WebTag Unit A1.2 and Value for Money Framework., plus a withdrawal letter from Done Brothers (OBJ/10).
7 Sept 2017
Initial List of Inquiry Documents issued & all documents available for downloading
Initial List of Inquiry Documents issued & all documents available for downloading
The List of Inquiry Documents (version 1) has been issued. It will be maintained by the Programme Officer and shows all documents relating to the Inquiry. All documents are now available for downloading from the index link on the Documents page.
4 Sept 2017
Objection from Gooch family and Benacre withdrawn
Objection from Gooch family and Benacre withdrawn
The Objection from Susan Barbara Christie Gooch, Lucinda Hutson, Andrew Herbert Lane, Victoria Vere Nicoll and Benacre Newco No. 1 was withdrawn on 23 Aug 2017.
10 Aug 2017
Objectors' statements of case available to view
Objectors' statements of case available to view
All the statements of case submitted by objectors are now available for downloading.
8 Aug 2017
Inspector's Pre-Inquiry Note issued
The Inspector issued a Pre-Inquiry Note. This gives details about the procedure and practical arrangements for the Inquiry and is particularly important for anyone who wishes to appear or submit further information.
5 July 2017
Statement of Matters issued
The Statement of Matters has been served under rule 7(6) of the Transport and Works (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 2004. This sets out the matters which the Secretary of State wishes to be informed about.
May 2017
Statements of Case submitted
Statements of Case were submitted by the applicant and 4 objectors. View more details here.
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