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
Accompanying Documents:
- Report to the Chief Officer, Highways and Transportation PDF 341 KB
- Signed Delegated Decision Form PDF 230 KB
- Appendix 1 – Equality, Diversion, Inclusion and Cohesion screening form PDF 312 KB
- Appendix 2 – Unilateral Undertaking and On-demand bond agreements PDF 4 MB
- Appendix 3 – Temporary Access Arrangement PDF 901 KB
- Appendix 4 – Permanent Access Arrangement PDF 303 KB
- Appendix 5 – Approved Site Layout Plans PDF 4 MB