Project Spotlight: A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Improvement

Project Overview

The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project is one of the UK’s largest infrastructure upgrades, involving over 50 miles of road improvements between the M6 at Penrith and the A1(M) at Scotch Corner. The scheme includes the conversion of remaining single carriageway sections to dual carriageway, along with junction improvements and access reconfigurations. Delivered via Development Consent Order, the project significantly impacts landowners along the route.

Our Role

GFW has been appointed by private landowners impacted by the scheme to provide full lifecycle support, from early-stage consultation through to post-construction compensation claims. Our involvement ensures that the interests of affected landowners are fully represented and compensated under the DCO process.

Scope of Services Provided

Early Engagement & Strategic Input
Initiating early dialogue with National Highways to influence route alignment and exploring mitigation measures that reduce impact on our client’s property and operations.
Mitigation Advice
Delivering tactical guidance on the most appropriate mitigation strategies, tailored to the client’s specific land use and business activities.
Survey Access Management
Managing access agreements for both intrusive and non-intrusive surveys, ensuring landowner rights are protected and appropriate terms are agreed.
Scheme Design Negotiation
Engaging in detailed negotiations regarding the final route design to address concerns such as severance, access alterations, and environmental impacts.
Early Entry Agreements
Negotiating terms for early entry by contractors where necessary, ensuring compensation and safeguards are in place.
Compensation Valuation & Claims
Preparing robust valuation assessments and submitting claims for:
- Permanent land take
- Injurious affection
- Severance
- Disturbance and business losses
Post-Construction Monitoring
Continued client support post-construction, monitoring ongoing impacts and ensuring all agreed payments and remedial actions are fulfilled.

Outcome

By delivering proactive advice and robust representation, GFW safeguards the client’s position throughout all phases of the A66 upgrade. Our involvement ensures early influence on design decisions, smooth survey access negotiations, and comprehensive compensation for the full range of impacts associated with the scheme.

If you’re affected by the A66 Improvement Project and don’t yet have representation, or feel your current support isn’t working in your best interest – get in touch with GFW today.

https://gfwllp.co.uk/compulsory-purchase/

Project Spotlight: A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Improvement.

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