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Over the last 10 years, Warrington has experienced significant growth which has led to increased traffic congestion.
The Department for Transport has awarded us funding to develop a business case for the new WWL.
In 2017, a public engagement exercise was conducted on numerous proposed routes for the WWL to help identify the preferred route. Following the feedback received from the public engagement exercise, as well as technical assessments undertaken, the scheme, formerly known as the Red Route, was chosen as the proposed route. All of the routes we consulted on were reviewed in a multi‐criteria appraisal known as INSET, which matches the Department for Transport’s appraisal guidance. This considers factors such as the design, cost, deliverability, equality, environmental impact, and social impact as well as the public engagement response, cost‐benefit analysis undertaken and other factors. This route performed best based on this appraisal process.
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To contact us, please email westernlink@warrington.gov.uk
The Western Link scheme may give rise to statutory blight. Statutory blight is when the value of your property is reduced because of large scale, or major, public works.
Statutory blight is complex and we could recommend that if you think you may have a claim for it, to seek independent professional advice from a specialist surveyor.
A statutory blight notice must be sent to our appointed solicitors, TLT LLP, by emailing westernlink@tltsolicitors.com or by posting to:
Warrington Western Link
c/o Debbie Reynolds
TLT LLP
3 Hardman Square
Manchester
M3 3EB
When the Western Link is being delivered, you might suffer some damage or detriment to your property based on direct physical impact. This could include noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, artificial lighting or discharge onto your property.
If this is deemed to reduce your value by more than £50 you may be able to make a claim under Part 1 of the Land and Compensation Act 1973.
You can make a claim yourself or ask someone to do this for you. Anyone can act for you but most people prefer to use a professional property value or an agent that specialises in Part 1 claims.
Find out more about compensation when a road affects your property’s value on the gov.uk website.