Approval to Extend the Completion Date of the Agreement Under Section 38 of the 1980 Highways Act

January 30, 2026 Director: Communities (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

... to extend the completion date of the Section 38 agreement for the development at 130 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, from 31 January 2026 to 31 January 2028, without altering the supporting bond amount.

Full council record

Decision

Authorisation given to extend the completion
date of the Agreement under Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980 for
the residential development at 130 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe
from 31 January 2026 to 31 January 2028 without amendment to the
amount of supporting bond.

Reasons for the decision

The completed S38 agreement support
development and permit the Council to adopt the roads, footways,
verges, swales, and highway drainage once the development has been
completed to the council’s requirements.

The S38 agreement can only legally last for two years and requires
an extension of time if works aren’t complete at the end of
the two year period. This development is not yet completed, and the
agreement needs renewing.

Alternative options considered

N/A

Supporting Documents

Approval to Extend the Completion Date of Development 130 Ashby High Street Scunthorpe.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date30 Jan 2026