High Court Orders Protection for Stonehenge Against Tunnel Project
What happened
The High Court ruled on the A303/Stonehenge tunnel project, quashing the approval for the Development Consent Order. The judge who reviewed the project's approval was persuaded that an alternative solution exists that could be implemented faster than the tunnel. The court ordered protection for Stonehenge against the tunnel project.
Why it matters
The ruling halts the tunnel project, which was intended to relieve rat running traffic through several villages. The court's decision forces the government to consider alternative solutions for the A303 dualling. This impacts major infrastructure planning and government policy execution.
Who's involved
- high courtThe court responsible for judicial oversight of projects affecting the monument.
- StonehengeNeolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- Department for TransportUK government ministerial department responsible for the English transport network.
- governmentThe governing body responsible for policy and infrastructure.
- Heidi AlexanderPolitician tasked with the protection and advocacy regarding the ancient monument.
How this reaches others
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The entities involved
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high court
courts with higher status than some of other courts, sometimes refer to supreme court
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Stonehenge
Neolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK