The developers are now in possession of Scheduled Ancient Monument Consent for the Fort and The Martello Tower.
They have also submitted to Babergh District Council an Application for Listed Building Consent for the removal, dismantling and restoration of the Ganges Mast.
The appointment of an Architect, Highways Engineer, Ecology Consultants and Geo-technical Consultants has followed, in order to satisfy all the pre-commencement planning conditions.
A meeting is due to be held very soon with representatives of SCC Highways and Shotley Parish Councillors in order to review the original plans for the access roundabout.