Decision details

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) was requested to:

a. Note the detail of the highway works described in outline in paragraph 4 of this report and shown on plan no: 5162-JPG-S278-ZZ-DR-C-1620-A5-CO2-Beckside_Way_to_Pontefract Lane_S278_Layout_attached at Appendix 3;

b. Give 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 and overseen by the Council; and

c. Give authority to incur expenditure of £20,860 staff checking and inspection fees to be fully funded by a developer through a Section 278 Agreement.

d. Approve alterations to the existing bridleway track for shared use by pedestrians, pedal cycles and horses, including a crossing, maintaining its bridleway status with appropriate signage with reference to the powers contained in Section 65 (1) and (2) of the Highways Act 1980, as shown on drawing no: 5162-JPG-S278-ZZ-DR-C-1620-A5-CO2-Beckside_Way_to_Pontefract Lane_S278_Layout_.