What is a Section 278 (s278) agreement?
A section 278 agreement (or s278) is a section of the Highways Act 1980 that allows developers to enter into a legal agreement with WCC (in our capacity as the highway authority) to make permanent alterations or improvements to the public highway as part of planning.
Examples of work covered by a s278 agreement include:
- New access or changed access into a development site (roundabout, signalised junction, right turn lane or a simple priority junction).
- Installation of new traffic signals, or alteration of signalised crossings or junctions that is required as a result of the development.
Work affecting the highway can only begin when a s278 agreement is signed by the developer and WCC (with a cash security or bond in place).
All pre-commencement requirements listed in the s278 agreement must be met and approved by WCC.
If you start work without the necessary approval WCC reserves the right to take legal action. The grant of technical approval is not permission to commence works.
For any S278 enquiries please contact s278teamenquiries@warwickshire.gov.uk.