Information regarding s278 and s38 works applications
Case reference FOI2023/01285
Published 11 September 2023
Request
I would like to make a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for specific information related to your Highway Development Control services.
Please provide the following information:
1. The total number of outstanding Section 278 and Section 38 works applications currently under your authority's review.
2. The average or approximate processing times for Section 278 and Section 38 works applications, including the time taken for approvals.
3. The average or approximate approval rates for Section 278 and Section 38 works applications in the last 12 months.
4. The contact details (names, positions, and email addresses) of key personnel responsible for managing Section 278 and Section 38 works within your authority.
5. Details of the fees and charges associated with Section 278 and Section 38 works approvals.
6. Any available performance metrics related to Section 278 and Section 38 works, such as processing times, compliance rates, and customer satisfaction levels.
7. Summary/bullet point information about any challenges faced by your authority in managing Section 278 and Section 38 works.
Response
I would like to make a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for specific information related to your Highway Development Control services.
Please provide the following information:
1. The total number of outstanding Section 278 and Section 38 works applications currently under your authority's review.
15
2. The average or approximate processing times for Section 278 and Section 38 works applications, including the time taken for approvals.
Average 4 months.
3. The average or approximate approval rates for Section 278 and Section 38 works applications in the last 12 months.
In the last 12 months all applications have been approved.
4. The contact details (names, positions, and email addresses) of key personnel responsible for managing Section 278 and Section 38 works within your authority.
Andy Byng, Highway Adoptions and Infrastructure Improvements Delivery Manager
andy.byng@herefordshire.gov.uk
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5. Details of the fees and charges associated with Section 278 and Section 38 works approvals.
7.5% supervision fee on all S38 & 278s; drawing approval fees on S278s where external consultants used to design check; lighting design fees passed on to applicant where appropriate.
6. Any available performance metrics related to Section 278 and Section 38 works, such as processing times, compliance rates, and customer satisfaction levels.
No, Herefordshire Council do not record this information.
7. Summary/bullet point information about any challenges faced by your authority in managing Section 278 and Section 38 works.
There is no recorded information regarding challenges faced managing Section 278 and Section 38 works.
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