Decision details

That the Chief Finance Officer (sub-delegated to the Assistant Director – Resources) authorises the acceptance of the grant of £21,269.57 of RDEL funding from Homes England relating to the proposed Feasibility/Viability Assessment for upgrading/replacing the bridge at Cawder Lane, Skipton.

This time-limited funding opportunity would cover the costs of an important review of the feasibility and viability of upgrading or replacing a bridge which does not meet modern-day highway standards. Apart from making the bridge crossing more suitable and safer for highway users and pedestrians, these works are a requirement of Local Plan policy for new housing (circa 190 dwellings) to come forward on 2 sites, one of which is in Council ownership. The Assessment would inform future decisions relating to the financial and practical delivery considerations in respect of these matters.

The alternative would be not to undertake the Assessment. However, this would increase uncertainty in terms of the cost of providing a new/upgraded bridge and the viability of the residential allocations.