Issue - decisions

Section 278 highway works associated with development of land south of Pool Road, Pool-in-Wharfedale.

22/04/2024 - Section 278 highway works associated with development of land south of Pool Road, Pool-in-Wharfedale.

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) has:

a) Noted the details provided in the Design and Cost report and as shown on the plans included at Appendix 3;

b) Given 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 highway works associated with the development are carried out by the Council on behalf of the developer;

c) Requested the City Solicitor to advertise a Draft Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to provide no waiting at any time restrictions (double yellow lines); and if no valid objections are received, to make, seal and implement the new TRO as advertised;

d) Approved adoption of the proposed junction bell-mouth into the development site shown on drawing 733801-LCC-HWT-WD-DR-CH-001 so that it can be added to the Council’s maintenance regime; and

e) Given authority to incur capital expenditure of circa £718,250 consisting of circa £650,000 civil works costs and circa £68,250 staff fees. The costs will be fully funded by the developer through the Section 278 Agreement.