HS2 Phase 2
The latest update on HS2 from Midlands Rural Surveyor, John Greenshields
HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport (DfT) are continuing to look at the safeguarding of Phase 2b.
DfT will review Phase 2b after the Spending Review which is expected in June. They are also looking at what compensation would be due to those affected, but are at different stages.
Those along the safeguarded route may contact HS2 to seek written permission to progress with any development aspirations on their land, by writing to the Planning Manager who’s details are below:
The Safeguarding Planning Manager
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited
Two Snowhill
Snow Hill Queensway
Birmingham, B4 6GA
And by email to: town.planning@hs2.org.uk
Members can also write to their local MP to highlight any issues created by the safeguarding. The CLA continues to highlight the consequences of temporary land acquisition without compensation, emphasising both the financial burden and emotional strain the project poses.
See previous HS2 updates and the latest Guidance Notes.