Purpose

The Estate Road Specification applies to works in, under, or over an existing or proposed vehicular highway by a third party under an agreement with the highway authority under S278 or S38 Highways Act 1980. It specifies the design criteria, the standards of materials and workmanship to be used, the ways and methods works should be carried out and the testing and quality standards that must be met in construction.

The existing Estate Road Specification was last updated in 2011. There have subsequently been significant developments in principles of design, in particular active travel and an increased focus on sustainability and carbon reduction. This proposed update to the Estate Road Specification is in line with these developments and supports the corporate priorities of delivering better services, protecting our environment, and supporting economic growth.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.