Decision details

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) agreed:

i.       To note the results of the speed assessments undertaken, shown in Table 1.

ii.       That, based upon the evidence, the speed limit be reduced from 50mph to 40mph on the A24 Deepdene Avenue, between the existing 40mph speed limit just to the south of the junction with Deepdene Drive and the North Holmwood roundabout junction, as shown in Annex 2, in accordance with the current policy;

iii.       To authorise the advertisement of a notice in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to implement the proposed speed limit change, revoke any existing traffic orders necessary to implement the change, and, subject to no objections being upheld, that the order be made;

iv.       To authorise delegation of authority to the Area Highway Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman of the Local Committee and the local divisional member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposal.

v.       To note that if the scheme has not been successful, then further engineering measures or a return to the original higher speed limit may be necessary.

Reason for Decisions

The above decisions were made to enable the change in the speed limit from 50mph to 40mph, on the A24 Deepdene Avenue, Dorking in accordance with Surrey County Council’s Speed Limit Policy.