Fiona Smith
Historical Railways Estate
3rd Floor
37 Tanner Row
YORK
Our ref: 101580
YO1 6WP
Your ref:
Tel: 01904 621924
11th December 2020
Graeme Bickerdike
http://highwaysengland.co.uk
Sent via Email
Dear Mr Bickerdike
Freedom of Information Request – "Potential" bridge infilling schemes
I am writing to confirm that we have now completed our search for the information,
which you requested on 12th November 2020.
Your Request - Could you please extend the spreadsheet of "confirmed" or
"developing" bridge demolition/infill schemes provided as part of your response to my
request 101465, by adding all structures for which there are "potential infill schemes...at
this time" (as defined by Matt Irwin), specifying <Structural No.>, <Structure Name>,
<Grid Ref>, <current risk ranking>, <priority>, whether the intention is to
<demolish/infill> and whether the plans are <confirmed/developing/potential>.
Could you also specify for all records in the extended spreadsheet whether a <planning
application> and/or an <emergency powers/permitted development> notification has
been submitted to the relevant local planning authority.
Our Response – The information that you requested is attached.
If you are unhappy with the way we have handled your request you may ask for an
internal review within 2 months of the date of this response for Freedom of Information
requests and within 40 days for Environmental Information Regulations requests.
Our internal review process is available at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-
England/about/complaintsprocedure
If you require a print copy, please phone the Information Line on 0300 123 5000; or
email xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx.
You should contact me if you wish to complain.
If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to
apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information
Commissioner can be contacted at:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Registered office Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford GU1 4LZ
Highways England Company Limited registered in England and Wales number 09346363
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. Please remember to quote
reference number 101580 in any future communications.
Yours sincerely
Fiona Smith
Historical Railways Estate
Registered office Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford GU1 4LZ
Highways England Company Limited registered in England and Wales number 09346363
