Decision details

Section 278 highway works for a phased development of four residential buildings, townhouses and student accommodation with ground floor uses comprising retail, commercial, community, health, cultural and leisure with associated access, parking, land

Reference: D55874

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 1-4 in the Design and Cost report and as shown on the plan included 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; with the highway scheme 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 Kirkstall Road up to Willow Road / Viaduct Road junction and advertise a Draft TRO for 'No Loading at Any Time'; and if no valid objections are received, to make, seal and implement the new TRO as advertised; and
d) Gave authority to incur capital expenditure of £650,000 consisting of £500,000 civil works costs, £100,000 staff fees and £50,000 commuted sums, all of which will be fully funded through the Section 278 agreement.

Wards Affected: Little London and Woodhouse;

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

Publication date: 05/12/2022

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