Decision details

1.       That approval be given for the design and implementation of the proposed public realm improvements shown on Plan A included in Appendix B to the report.

2.       That approval be given for the developer to appoint their own contractor to implement the public realm improvements. 

3.               That approval be given to capital expenditure of £30,000necessary to monitor site works to ensure compliance with the City Council’s adopted standards. All costs are to be paid in full by the developer in advance of the works being carried out.

4.               That approval be given to enter into a bond to the value of £575,000with the developer to ensure the developer fulfils their obligations contained within the terms of the section 106 agreement.

5.               That delegated authority be given to the Executive Director of City Management and Communities to approve minor modifications as necessary to the approved scheme, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Built Environment and Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Parking.

6.     That approval be given for making a Traffic Order under sections 6 and 63 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to facilitate modifications to cycle parking on Porchester Road and Bishop’s Bridge Road. Changes to the cycle parking will result in a net increase of three cycle stands as more particularly detailed inAppendix C together with the Statement of Reasons.

1.       The proposed public realm works identified in this report will utilise high quality natural materials to improve the environment for all highway users and will help to contribute towards the City for All vision.

2.       The estimated cost to monitor the site works is £30,000and includes the City Council’s costs which are to be paid in full by the developer under the terms of the section 106 agreement.

3.       The Cabinet Member for Built Environment and the Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Parking are therefore recommended to approve the proposals outlined in this report and capital expenditure necessary to monitor the site works.