Issue - meetings

This item will be presented by Gaurav Choksi, Development Projects Manager, Guildford Borough Council seeking approval for the development of the Tunsgate Public Real Scheme.

The Local Committee (Guildford) agreed:

(i) the following principles for the Tunsgate Public Realm Scheme :

a. That Tunsgate becomes a gated pedestrianised road from the junction with

Castle Street. Access restrictions for vehicles will be similar to those in the

High Street but extend later into the evening.

b. That the existing pay & display and disabled parking spaces in Tunsgate

are removed, with alternative disabled spaces introduced in the near locality.

(ii) That decisions regarding details of the scheme are delegated to Area

Highways Manager in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of

the Committee and local councillors.

(iii) To delegate authority to the Area Highways Manager to take necessary steps to

implement the scheme and advertise any formal orders needed to create the

changes agreed. Should any objections be received to proposed orders

delegate determination of those objections to the Area Highway Manager in

consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Committee.

(iv) that Surrey County Council work in partnership with Guildford Borough Council on this project and in delivery of the scheme.

This item was introduced by Gaurav Choksi, Development Project Officer with Guildford Borough Council.  It was noted that this area fell within the Guildford South East Division, not Guildford South West as stated in the report.

It was noted that this area contained a high proportion of Guildford’s heritage and cultural assets and institutions.  It is anticipated that there would be a significant increase in footfall when the shopping area is opened in October 2017.

It was noted that the intention of the scheme was to provide enhanced public realm in the area, with improved connections between the castle and its grounds with the rest of the town centre through enhancements of Tunsgate.

Members were extremely complimentary about the scheme and in particular passed positive comments about the level of local consultation that had taken place in relation to adequate provision for disabled parking.

It was noted that care would need to be taken during the construction phase to ensure that large delivery vehicles did not block Castle Hill.

The Local Committee (Guildford) agreed:

(i) the following principles for the Tunsgate Public Realm Scheme :

a. That Tunsgate becomes a gated pedestrianised road from the junction with

Castle Street. Access restrictions for vehicles will be similar to those in the

High Street but extend later into the evening.

b. That the existing pay & display and disabled parking spaces in Tunsgate

are removed, with alternative disabled spaces introduced in the near locality.

(ii) That decisions regarding details of the scheme are delegated to Area

Highways Manager in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of

the Committee and local councillors.

(iii) To delegate authority to the Area Highways Manager to take necessary steps to

implement the scheme and advertise any formal orders needed to create the

changes agreed. Should any objections be received to proposed orders

delegate determination of those objections to the Area Highway Manager in

consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Committee.

(iv) that Surrey County Council work in partnership with Guildford Borough Council on this project and in delivery of the scheme.