The government has stalled on its decision over the £9 billion Lower Thames Crossing. Transport Minister Louise Haigh had been due to rule on the scheme today, following a recommendation by the Planning Inspectorate – the government’s independent planning authority – as to whether to grant it the all important Development Consent Order (DCO). The DCO effectively grants the planning permission for the project to get the green light. But it has now been confirmed a decision will be delayed yet again – although only until next week. A DfT spokesperson said: “An update on the application will be p…