18 ABINGER LANE, ABINGER SPEED LIMIT ASSESSMENT [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION - FOR DECISION] PDF 84 KB
This report seeks approval from the Local Committee to reduce the speed limit in sections of Abinger Lane and Sutton Lane. This is in accordance with Surrey County Council’s ‘Setting Local Speed Limits Policy.’
Additional documents:
Decision:
The Local Committee (Mole Valley) agreed:
i.
To note the results of the speed limit assessment
undertaken.
ii.
That, based upon the evidence, the speed limit be reduced from
60mph to 20mph in the section of Abinger Lane between Hollow Lane and a point 16m
north-west of the north-west boundary of Rew Cottage; in the section of Sutton Lane between
the junction with Abinger Lane and a
point 67m west of the entrance to Abinger Manor; and in the entire length of Evelyn
Cottages; and the speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 30mph in the
section of Abinger Lane between a point
16m north-west of the northwest boundary of Rew Cottage and Raikes Lane, 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 changes, revoke any existing
traffic orders necessary to implement the changes, 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 changes to the speed limit on Abinger Lane, Sutton Lane and Evelyn Cottages in accordance with Surrey’s speed limit policy.
Minutes:
Declarations of Interest: None
Officers attending: Zena Curry, Area Highways Manager (AHM), SCC
Petitions, Public Statements, Questions: None
Key points from the discussion:
·
The divisional member gave her full support to the recommendations.
She noted that the current speed limit was totally inappropriate
and residents often had to walk in the road in places due to the
road and footways narrow nature.
· Thanks was given to Abinger Parish Council who had funded the initial speed survey.
· The AHM confirmed the local member would use money that was residual from the ITS Capital money and that this had been agreed by the Chairman and Vice Chairman for use for this purpose.
Resolution:
The Local Committee (Mole Valley) agreed:
i.
To note the results of the speed limit assessment
undertaken.
ii.
That, based upon the evidence, the speed limit be reduced from
60mph to 20mph in the section of Abinger Lane between Hollow Lane and a point 16m
north-west of the north-west boundary of Rew Cottage; in the section of Sutton Lane between
the junction with Abinger Lane and a
point 67m west of the entrance to Abinger Manor; and in the entire length of Evelyn
Cottages; and the speed limit be reduced from 60mph to 30mph in the
section of Abinger Lane between a point
16m north-west of the northwest boundary of Rew Cottage and Raikes Lane, 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 changes, revoke any existing
traffic orders necessary to implement the changes, 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 changes to the speed limit on Abinger Lane, Sutton Lane and Evelyn Cottages in accordance with Surrey’s speed limit policy.