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Long Stratton bypass, 1800 homes and a new school are given green light by South Norfolk Council




Long-awaited plans for a bypass, which will include 1,800 homes and a new school, have passed a further major hurdle.

The Long Stratton bypass – a 2.4-mile extension to the A140, linking Church Lane to the north with Oakside Farm to the south – was granted full planning permission by South Norfolk Council this week.

In the pipeline for several years, the development, which could cost close to £50 million, is expected to create hundreds of jobs, while cutting congestion and improving air quality.

John Fuller, leader of South Norfolk Council.
John Fuller, leader of South Norfolk Council.

County councillor Graham Plant, who is also vice-chairman of Transport East, said: “This is fantastic news and a timely announcement as we review tenders to select a contractor.

“The A140 through Long Stratton is a real pinch point that affects thousands of road users, and the people who live and work in Long Stratton, on a daily basis.

“We want to deliver this vital scheme as soon as possible to cut congestion, help the local economy and vastly improve this major, regionally important route linking Norwich and Ipswich.

“The bypass is set to create hundreds of new jobs and homes, open up improvements for cycling and walking, and solve traffic and transport issues that local people have been facing for more than a generation.”

The next step towards construction will see Norfolk County Council seek delegated authority from its cabinet to submit a final business case to the Government, which, once approved, will release the vital funds needed to build the new road.

The Department for Transport previously committed £26.2 million towards its cost when it granted approval of the council’s outline business case in July 2021.

John Fuller, leader of South Norfolk Council, said: “I am absolutely thrilled that planning permission has been secured for the long-awaited bypass. This is a generational achievement which will bring far-reaching benefits and I look forward to work starting on the bypass next year.

“This hasn’t been simply about securing a bypass; instead, we have also granted permission for 1,800 much-needed homes, as well as new jobs for the area.

“This has been a strategic, regional priority for many years and the work required by officers and councillors, alongside our many partners in order to get to this stage, should not be underestimated.”

It is hoped that work on the bypass will start is the spring, with 18 months of construction scheduled.



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