Decision

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_.