Decision details

Section 278 highway works associated with demolition of derelict buildings, conversion of former industrial buildings to retail and office use, construction of care home, retail units, six residential units and new pay and display car park, A659 West

Reference: D55875

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 as set out in paragraphs 1-8 in the Design and Cost report and as shown on the plan included at Appendix 4;
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; with the works to be designed and implemented by the City Council on behalf of the developer;
c) Requested the City Solicitor to revoke the existing Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) on the A659 Westgate in proximity of the proposed works and advertise a Draft TRO for ‘No Waiting at Any Time’; and if no valid objections are received, to make, seal and implement the Orders as advertised; and
d) Gave authority to incur capital expenditure of £1,480,000 consisting of £1,130,000 civil works costs, £190,000 staff fees and £160,000 commuted sums, all of which will be fully funded through the Section 278 agreement.

Wards Affected: Otley and Yeadon;

Contact: Ahmad Huneidi, Senior Engineer 0113 3368651 Email: Ahmad.Huneidi@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 05/12/2022

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