Decision details

Purpose of Report: The report will confirm the Planning Authority’s position on the status of the verges off Hull Road, located between Nursery Gardens and number 315 Hull Road (to the north of the A1079). It will also include the related officer decision on the use of Section 228 of the Highways Act 1980 to enable the authority to adopt part of the verges where street works have been executed.

The Executive Member will be asked to note the planning authority’s position on the status of the verges off Hull Road, located between Nursery Gardens and number 315 Hull Road.

Resolved:

     i.        That the Planning Authority’s position on the status of the Hull Road verges, located between Nursery Gardens and number 315 Hull Road (to the north of the A1079), subject to any valid objection received in relation to the adoption process pursuant to Section 228 Highways Act 1980, be approved.

Reason: To provide clarity to existing and future landowners.

    ii.         That the attached draft Director Decision presenting the proposed approach to the adoption of part of the verges as highway maintainable at the public expense pursuant to Section 228 Highways Act 1980, be noted.

Reason: To protect the rights of highway users and provide clarity to existing and future landowners.