Decision

Leeds to Micklefield scheme: Transport and Works Act order

Approval for Leeds to Micklefield enhancement works TWA order.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 18 May 2023
• Last updated: 20 December 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield) order decision

PDF, 299 KB, 24 pages

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Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield) planning direction to applicant

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Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield Enhancements) order inspector's report

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Leeds to Micklefield enhancements order application

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/railway-upgrade-plan/key-projects/transpennine-route-upgrade/leeds-to-micklefield-upgrades

Proposed Leeds to Micklefield enhancement works: Transport and Works Act order screening decision

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Details

The TWA order and deemed planning permission would allow for the construction, enhancement, operation and maintenance of works on the TransPennine Line between York, Leeds and Manchester. This forms part of the TransPennine Upgrade.

The order includes powers to:

• demolish, reconstruct and construct overbridges and highways
• compulsorily acquire interests in and rights over land
• facilitate the upgrade of the railway between Leeds and Micklefield

This will allow for more trains between York, Leeds and Manchester.

Application details

This application is made under the Transport and Works Act 1992:

• order: Leeds to Micklefield enhancements order
• application status: decision issued
• date of application: 17 July 2023
• applicant: Network Rail via Dentons

Published 18 May 2023
Last updated 20 December 2024 + show all updates

1. 20 December 2024

   Planning direction to applicant added.

2. 1 October 2024

   Decision letter and inspector's report added.

3. 18 July 2023

   Application for approval to compulsorily acquire land required as part of the Leeds to Micklefield enhancement works TWA application added.

4. 18 May 2023

   First published.