What are Section 278 agreements?

Section 278 agreements (S278) under the Highways Act 1980 are legally binding agreements between the local highway authority and the developer to ensure delivery of necessary highway works as a result of new development. Type of works may include:

• Roundabouts
• Priority junctions
• Junctions with traffic lights
• Right-turn lanes
• Improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists
• Improvements to existing junctions
• Traffic calming measures

For further information please refer to developing highways web pages.