Land Interest Questionnaires (LIQs) are an essential part of the planning process for projects like East West Rail. They help identify who owns, occupies and uses land that may be affected by the railway – and it means we can keep people fully informed about our consultations and the planning process.
We’ve sent LIQs to people who might hold an interest in land potentially affected by the railway, which are based on recent Land Registry and desktop searches. For example, the Project may affect land in different ways, such as the proximity to the railway corridor or land on the preferred route alignment that may be required for the Project or impacted by the operation of the railway when constructed.
It’s important to note that receiving a LIQ does not necessarily indicate we will need to acquire or use your land.
LIQ update
LIQs have been posted to households and landowners, and this was followed by phone calls and emails to encourage completion. Where we have not been able to make contact or have not received a completed form, we have begun to go out to the community to visit relevant properties to encourage the completion of LIQs and answer any questions that people may have.
We held our consultation from the 14th November 2024 to 24th January 2025, where we shared updated designs for the railway and showed the extent of land and property that may be required to build and operate the Project. The consultation included an overview of potential environmental impacts and mitigations. We had experts available to talk to you about how our proposals may impact communities and landowners along the route.
A list of questions and answers about the Land Interest Questionnaires can be found here.
What's next?
If you have received a letter from us saying that your land or property is within the proposed project boundary (draft Order Limits) and therefore may be required to build or operate the project, please contact our Land and Property team.
Get in touch
If you believe you should have received a LIQ but did not, or if you have any other questions about the process, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling 0330 8387583.