Decision details

Section 278 highway works associated with development of up to 550 dwellings including means of access at Lane Side Farm, Victoria Road, Churwell, Morley, Leeds

Reference: D55652

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation);
a) Noted the detail of the highway works provided in paragraph 3 of this report and as shown on GA drawing 733531-LCC-HWT-XX-DR-CH-GA_001 PO5 included at Appendix 3 of this report;
b) 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 Leeds City Council, fully funded by the developer;
c) gave authority to incur capital expenditure of £565,000 works costs, £96,000 staff fees, £32,000 upgrade of speed camera at Victoria Road, and £1,093 undertaking ‘before and after’ noise measurements, to be fully funded by the developer through the S278 Agreement;
d) gave authority to adopt the land associated with the highway works shown on drawing 733531-LCC-HWT-XX-DR-CH-GA_001 PO5 Appendix 3 so that it can be added to the Council’s maintenance regime; and
e) gave authority to complete the detailed design, tender and implement the works as provided for within the Section 278 Agreement and as outlined in paragraph 2 of this report.

Wards Affected: Morley North;

Contact: Catherine Kimuli, Highways Officer 0113 3788089 Email: catherine.kimuli@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 26/09/2022

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