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Safeguarding information and maps for HS2

This section provides more information and details of safeguarding along the High Speed Two (HS2) route.

Updates to this page

From:
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited
Published:
9 July 2013
Last updated:
25 March 2026
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  1. Removed HS2 Phase 2b safeguarding maps: Dumfries and Galloway.

  2. Removed Phase 2b eastern leg safeguarding maps and added Department for Transport Leeds Station Enhancements safeguarding content.

  3. Added HS2 Phase 2a safeguarding maps: Handsacre connection to the West Coast Main Line

  4. Safeguarding and property scheme maps, Directions and LPA Q&A have been updated following the issue of revised Safeguarding Directions on the P2b Western Leg in June 2022.

  5. Phase 2b maps Lancashire and Cumbria added

  6. Updated with 6 June announcements

  7. Greater London Boroughs map (Phase One) updated

  8. Updated in line with 2b announcements

  9. First published.

Safeguarding is an established part of the planning process, designed to ensure that land which has been identified for major infrastructure projects is protected from conflicting developments.

Property schemes

A number of schemes have been developed to assist property owners. Prior to applying for any of these schemes it is vital that you have read and understood the guidance for that scheme and that you have consulted the maps relevant to that scheme as set out in the HS2 property schemes section.

Guidance

Phase 2b maps (Crewe to Manchester)

Department for Transport Leeds Station Enhancements

Information relating to the Safeguarding Directions in place for one small area to the south of the existing station in central Leeds.

Former Phase 2a maps (Handsacre connection to the West Coast Main Line)

Phase One maps (London to West Midlands)

Consultations

Impact assessments

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