Issue - decisions

S278 Highways Works associated with a residential development at Old Lane, Drighlington, BD11 1LU

01/08/2024 - S278 Highways Works associated with a residential development at Old Lane, Drighlington, BD11 1LU

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

a) Note the detail of the highway works as outlined in section 4 of this report and shown on General Arrangement Plan 21-430 EW21 P02 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 with step in rights.

c) Give authority to incur expenditure of £5,000 staff checking and inspection fees to be fully funded by a developer through a Section 278 Agreement.

d) Approve the adoption of new highway construction on land shaded blue on Land Dedication Plan 21-430 EW24 P03 attached at Appendix 4 so that it can be added to the Council’s maintenance regime.

e) Approve with reference to powers contained in Section 66 (1) and (4) of the Highways Act construction/ modification of footways as shown on General Arrangement Plan 21-430 EW21 P02 attached at Appendix 3.