Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval for the changes to the speed limits on various roads in Leith Hill and Ockley in accordance with Surrey’s policy.

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) agreed to:

(i)    Note the results of the speed limit assessment undertaken;

And resolved to:

(ii)   Agree that, based upon the evidence, the speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 40mph on Hollow Lane, that section of Leith Hill Road between Hollow Road & Leith Hill Lane (also known as Abinger Road), Leith Hill Lane (also known as Abinger Road), Donkey Lane, Abinger Common Road, Lemons Farm Road, Sewers Farm Road, that section of B2126 Etherley Hill between a point 55m west of the western carriageway edge of Leith Hill Lane (also known as Abinger Road)  and B2126 Ockley Road, B2126 Ockley Road and B2126 Forest Green Road in accordance with the current policy;

(iii)  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)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.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

To enable changes to the speed limit on Hollow Lane, part of Leith Hill Road between Hollow Road & Leith Hill Lane (otherwise known as Abinger Road), Leith

Hill Lane (otherwise known as Abinger Road), Donkey Lane, Abinger Common Road, Lemons Farm Road, Sewers Farm Road, part of B2126 Etherley Hill, B2126

Ockley Road and B2126 Forest Green Road in accordance with Surrey’s speed limit policy.

Declarations of Interest: None

Officers attending: Zena Curry, Area Highway Manager

Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None

Member Discussion – key points:

1.    Members all agreed that this change was very welcome. The roads included in the scheme are  heavily used by a mix of horses/cars/cyclists and have poor sightlines. The speed limit reduction to 40mph would make the roads specified safer to use for all.

2.    Members also highlighted that these roads were country lanes with no footways or lighting and that it was important to protect their rural nature.

3.    The Area Highway Manager advised that under new traffic regulations there was no need to install reminder roundels at prescribed distances. It would be sufficient to have the new speed limit reinforced at the entrance to the road with repeaters installed on existing signs.

Resolution:

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) agreed to:

(i)    Note the results of the speed limit assessment undertaken;

And resolved to:

(ii)  Agree that, based upon the evidence, the speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 40mph on Hollow Lane, that section of Leith Hill Road between Hollow Road & Leith Hill Lane (also known as Abinger Road), Leith Hill Lane (also known as Abinger Road), Donkey Lane, Abinger Common Road, Lemons Farm Road, Sewers Farm Road, that section of B2126 Etherley Hill between a point 55m west of the western carriageway edge of Leith Hill Lane (also known as Abinger Road)  and B2126 Ockley Road, B2126 Ockley Road and B2126 Forest Green Road in accordance with the current policy;

(iii)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)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.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

To enable changes to the speed limit on Hollow Lane, part of Leith Hill Road between Hollow Road & Leith Hill Lane (otherwise known as Abinger Road), Leith

Hill Lane (otherwise known as Abinger Road), Donkey Lane, Abinger Common Road, Lemons Farm Road, Sewers Farm Road, part of B2126 Etherley Hill, B2126

Ockley Road and B2126 Forest Green Road in accordance with Surrey’s speed limit policy.