Safeguarding
Safeguarding is the process by which the proposed route or location of a project can be protected from conflicting development.
Safeguarding is the process by which the proposed route or location of a project can be protected from conflicting development.
The Crossrail Act provides for a railway terminating at Reading in the west and Abbey Wood in the southeast.
An additional extension from Abbey Wood to Gravesend and Hoo Junction has been safeguarded. However, there are no plans to extend the railway beyond the route currently identified.
The existence of a Safeguarding Direction will be declared by the local planning authority in response to searches of the ‘Local Land Charges’ register.
Safeguarding Guidance to Developers constructing near Crossrail (Elizabeth line)
The Secretary of State for Transport issued the Safeguarding Direction for Crossrail on 24 January 2008 (replacing previous directions issued in 1991, 2004 and 2005).
The Direction requires local planning authorities to consult with Crossrail Ltd regarding planning applications within the limits shown on the safeguarding plans before granting planning approval as they may conflict with the proposed route.
The existence of the Safeguarding Direction will be declared by the local planning authority in response to searches of the local Land Charges register. If the search shows you are within a safeguarded zone, please contact the Safeguarding Team for further details.
The Crossrail Line 1 Safeguarding Direction and associated plans are available to view or download below.
- Crossrail Safeguarding Directions - Volume 1
- Crossrail Safeguarding Directions - Volume 2
- Crossrail Safeguarding Directions - Volume 3
- Crossrail Safeguarding Directions, schedule, guidance and explanatory notes
Planning Conditions on developments located within Safeguarding Limits may be applied to protect the Crossrail Line 1. Generally Conditions require Developers to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, that development proposals will not adversely impact the railway.
Published guidance to assist Developers is available to view or download below.
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For guidance for Developers undertaking projects near Crossrail Line 2, please consult https://crossrail2.co.uk
Property Searches (Conveyancing)
All Crossrail related property (conveyancing) searches are now carried out by Transport for London (TfL).
For further information or to request a property search please contact the Transport for London Railway searches team.
- Website: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/urban-planning-and-construction/conveyancing-searches
- Email: [email protected]
- Tel: 020 7126 2777
- Address: Railway Searches, Operational Property Division, Transport for London (Commercial Development), 5th Floor East Wing, 55 Broadway, London SW1H 0BD
Utility Searches (Street Works)
All Crossrail related utility searches are now carried out by Transport for London (TfL).
For further information or to request a property search please contact the Transport for London Street Works team.
- Email: lucedip@tfl.gov.uk
- Website: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/urban-planning-and-construction/london-underground-and-rail-protection
- Address: London Underground Infrastructure Protection, Capital Programmes Directorate, Streetworks Section, 3rd Floor, Albany House, 55 Broadway, London SW1H 0BD
