Decision details

Design & Cost Report for S278 Highway Works Associated With Construction of 8 Dwellings at Forsythia Avenue, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2HT.

Reference: D55868

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 described in outline in paragraph 3 of this report and shown on plan 1907 101F General Arrangement and Highway Dedication plan attached at Appendix 3;
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 the developer, fully-funded by the developer, and overseen by the Council.
c) Gave authority to incur expenditure of £5,000 staff costs to be fully funded by the developer through the S278 Agreement.
d) Approved alterations to the footway with reference to the powers contained in Section 66(4) of the Highways Act 1980.
e) Approved the adoption of new highway construction on land outlined blue on drawing number 1907 101F (Appendix 3) so that it can be added to the Council’s maintenance regime through the powers of Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980.

Wards Affected: Ardsley and Robin Hood;

Contact: Matthew Woodrow, ICE Technician/Apprentice/Inspector 0113 37 81261 Email: matthew.woodrow@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 30/11/2022

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