A27 Strategy Statement

The aim of the Council is to prevent any detrimental impacts on the Parish and surrounding areas by any future A27 Arundel bypass.

The Council previously worked towards this by:

• monitoring the progression of National Highways’ work towards the application for a Development Consent Order (DCO)
• challenging the process where appropriate and highlighting deficiencies on design, content, and process
• preparing for a possible challenge to the DCO as led by robust and authoritative legal advice.

This was achieved by engaging:

• with our community to ensure their views are represented and heard throughout the DCO process
• with key stakeholders during the pre-application process to ensure it meets the minimum standards for lawful consultation
• targeted financial resources that add value to the strategy
• robust legal and professional advice where appropriate
• in community awareness and information campaigns to ensure our community can make informed decision and comments throughout the DCO process
• with Highways England to ensure meaningful and appropriate mitigation that is commensurate with the significance of our Parish’s setting and environment is implemented should the bypass proceed despite our best endeavours.