Issue - decisions

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

05/12/2022 - 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

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.