New M65 Tebay-style services plans approved
Tebay Services in Cumbria is regularly declared as one of England's best services, earning praise from Which Magazine and even comedian Frank Skinner, who one said: "If there is a road to heaven, Tebay Services would be the service station on that road."However, campaigner Bill Dixon previously told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "The consequence of [the plan] is an unnecessary and damaging development with the loss of valuable green belt and considerable safety, congestion and local economic impact."Pennycock said in a letter announcing the decision he agreed with the planning inspector's conclusion and recommendation following the public inquiry in October that the need for a motorway services in the area was "indisputable" and there was no realistic prospect of an equivalent alternative site.The government's decision can be challenged by making an application to the High Court within six weeks.
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