Decision details

To progress the development of a proposed rail station near Leeds Bradford Airport up to Outline Business Case.

In respect of Leeds Bradford Airport Station - Decision Point 2 (Case Paper)

(i)         That the Leeds Bradford Airport Rail Station Scheme proceeds through Decision Point 2 and commences work on Activity 3 (Outline Business Case).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total programme value of £25.0m be given with ultimate approval to spend being granted only once the scheme has progressed through the Assurance Process to Decision Point 5 (Full Business Case with Finalised Costs).

(iii)       That development costs of £0.50m from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme for the development of the scheme be approved.

(iv)       That the future approvals at Decision Point 3 & Decision Point 4 (Full Business Case) are made through a delegation to WYCA’s Managing Director, with the scheme returning to Investment Committee and WYCA at Decision Point 5.