Decision details

Section 278 Works associated with the development of 156 dwellings on land to the rear of Sandgate Drive, Kippax

Reference: D44704

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation):
(i) Noted the principles of the highway works as outlined in Section 6.2 and shown indicatively on Drawing Number 12068/GA/11 as shown at Appendix 3 of this report; and
(ii) Gave authority to negotiate the terms of and enter into an agreement with the developer under the provisions of Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980; whereby the works associated with the development are carried out by this Council at the cost of the developer; and
(iii) Gave authority to incur expenditure of £325,500 works costs and £80,500 staff costs; and meet the costs of any other works resulting from the outcome of safety audits and consultations, all to be fully funded by a developer through a Section 278 Agreement; and
(iv) Approved the advertisement on site of a notice under the provisions of Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to establish a pedestrian crossing facility as shown on Drawing Number 12068/GA/11; and
(v) Approved the advertisement of a notice under the provisions of Section 228 of the Highways Act 1980 to achieve the adoption of an unregistered private verge on Leeds Road, located to the west of Sandgate Lane, for the purposes of facilitating a relocated bus stop; and
(vi) Gave authority to carry out the detailed design, tender and implement the works as set out in Section 6.2.

Wards Affected: Kippax and Methley;

Contact: Neil Chamberlain, Highways Officer 01133788083 Email: neil.chamberlain@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 07/08/2017

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