Decision details

Purpose of Report: For the Executive Member to consider taking a DMMO application out of turn. The request is being made to end uncertainty over the status of Yorkfield Lane, Copmanthorpe prior to Network Rail carrying out proposed improvement works to the crossing of the east coast main line and the possibility of housing development adjacent to the lane.

The report will ask the Executive Member to either authorise the DMMO application to be dealt with out of turn or for it to remain in its current position in he “queue” of applications awaiting investigation.

Resolved:  That authorisation be given to take the Yorkfield Lane DMMO to be taken out of turn and for the investigation to be started immediately as a matter of priority.

Reason:     Determining the status of Yorkfield Lane will give certainty to planners, developers and Network Rail allowing future development to be better integrated into the existing sustainable transport network of the area. This in turn will allow improved sustainable transport links within Copmanthorpe village, particularly to the school.