# The A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) Development Consent Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

This Statutory Instrument has been published in substitution of S.I. 2026/125, which was originally classified as a local non-print S.I. but should have been classified and published as a printed local S.I., and also corrects minor errors in that S.I.
Infrastructure Planning
Made 4th February 2026
Coming into force 25th February 2026
An application has been made to the Secretary of State, under section 37 of the Planning Act 2008 (“the 2008 Act”) in accordance with the Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 for an Order granting development consent.
The application was examined by a Panel of two members “the Panel” appointed as an examining authority (appointed by the Secretary of State) in accordance with Chapter 4 of Part 6 of the 2008 Act, and the Infrastructure Planning (Examination Procedure) Rules 2010.
The Panel, having considered the representations made and not withdrawn and the application together with the accompanying documents, in accordance with section 74(2) of the 2008 Act, has submitted a report and recommendation to the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State, having considered the representations made and not withdrawn, and the report of the Panel, has decided to make an Order granting development consent for the development described in the application with modifications which in the opinion of the Secretary of State do not make any substantial changes to the proposals comprised in the application.
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 114, 115, 117, 120, 122 to 123, 127, 135, 154 and 229 of, and paragraphs 1 to 3, 10 to 15, 17, 19 to 23, 26, 33, 36 and 37 of Part 1 of Schedule 5 to, the 2008 Act, makes the following Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/537/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/a46-coventry-junctions-walsgrave-development-consent-order-2026/introduction
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