Approval to Extend the Completion Date of the Agreement Under Section 278/38 of the 1980 Highways Act
January 30, 2026 Director: Communities (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
... an extension of the completion date for the Section 278/38 agreement for the residential development off Dartmouth Road, Scunthorpe, from 31 January 2026 to 31 January 2028, without changing the supporting bond amount.
Full council record
Decision
Authorisation given to extend the completion
date of the Agreement under Section 278/38 of the Highways Act 1980
for the residential development off Dartmouth Road, Scunthorpe from
31 January 2026 to 31 January 2028 without amendment to the amount
of supporting bond.
Reasons for the decision
The completed S278/38 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 S278/38 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
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 30 Jan 2026 |