Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of City Development on the emerging proposals for development of the East Leeds Extension and its relationship to the delivery of a new East Leeds Orbital Road and seeking consideration of the Council’s approach to the infrastructure requirements for the proposals

The Director of City Development submitted a report on the emerging proposals for development of the East Leeds Extension and its relationship to the delivery of a new East Leeds Orbital Road. The report also sought consideration of the Council’s approach to the infrastructure requirements for the proposals.

Receipt of a late representation was noted, the contents of which were addressed during the Boards’ consideration of the matter.

The Board noted the experience which had been gained in obtaining central government support for such schemes through the delivery of the East Leeds Link Road project. Emphasis was placed upon the importance of other infrastructure improvements which were required in the area to ensure that future developments were sustainable. In conclusion the Board highlighted the need to progress this initiative as a priority.

RESOLVED –

a)  That the release of funding of £150,000, necessary for the Council to undertake feasibility work on the East Leeds Orbital Road, be supported;

b)  That approval be given for the principle of the Council taking a leading role in the delivery of the East Leeds Orbital Road and other infrastructure requirements and to formally engage with the landowners about the delivery process;

c)  That the potential for the Council to use its Compulsory Purchase Order powers in the event that land requirements for the East Leeds Orbital Road cannot be secured via negotiation be noted;

d)  That a further report on the outcome of the Feasibility Study be received in due course;

e)  To request that the Director of City Development liaises with appropriate government departments to identify the support that could be made available to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure in the East Leeds Extension to support housing growth.