Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
North Yorkshire Council intends to enter an agreement with landowner surrounding Roebeck Bridge for the dedication of approximately 85m2 area of land for highway purposes pursuant to section 72 of the Highways Act 1980 to enable the construction of an embankment to replace a collapsed retaining wall.
A 12m section of masonry retaining wall approaching the bridge collapsed in May 2024. It is proposed to construct a small embankment to replace the retained part of the wall. The wall parapet is to be rebuilt as per the existing. Dedication of the adjoining land to highway is required to construct the embankment.
Reconstruction of the retaining wall was considered however an embankment solution was chosen as it would likely have a reduced whole life cost.
Publication date: 31/07/2025
Date of decision: 24/07/2025