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Next steps

Next steps

The planning application for the Proposed Development was granted consent by the FCC planning committee in November 2025.

You can view the application by visiting FCC’s Public Access Website and searching the reference number: FUL/000705/25.

What happens next

LBCCS will work to discharge conditions required under the planning consent and will carry out the next stage of construction with our appointed principal contractor, Boskalis. Phase Two is expected to start in August 2026.

We will stay in contact with local communities and stakeholders about the upcoming construction works, including the Community Council and local businesses.

Timeline:

Pre-application consultation

June to July 2025

Preparing planning application

July to August 2025

Submission of planning application

August 2025

Assessment, Recommendation and Decision by the Local Planning Authority

October to November 2025

Phase one of construction

February to April 2026

Phase two of construction

Expected from August to October 2026



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