The Lower Thames Crossing is one of the most complex infrastructure projects to be considered under the Planning Act 2008 regime. One of its key objectives is to relieve congestion at the Dartford Crossing. It comprises three Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, a 23km road linking the A2/M2 in Kent to the M25 in Essex with a new tunnel under the Thames as well as the diversion of existing gas and electricity networks.

A copy of the decision letter and recommendation report can be found here: Lower Thames Crossing - Project information

Andrew Tait KC, Isabella Tafur and Daisy Noble appeared for the applicant, National Highways, instructed by Tom Henderson and Mustafa Latif-Aramesh of BDB Pitmans (now Broadfield ).

Michael Humphries KC and Andrew Fraser-Urquhart KC appeared for Kent County Council.

Douglas Edwards KC and George Mackenzie appeared for Thurrock Council.

Charles Streeten appeared for landowners, instructed by Sarah Fitzpatrick of Norton Rose Fulbright.