Agenda item

For the Local Committee to consider the results of the consultation and agree a scheme for traffic management and parking in High Street, East Street Bookham.

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) is asked to:

(i)    Note the results of the public consultation as set out in this report, particularly that there is no overwhelming level of support for the proposals presented for public consultation although there are degrees of support for some of the proposed measures;

(ii)   Agree not to proceed with the proposals as presented for public consultation;

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) AGREED to add an amended recommendation that:

(iii)Two crossovers be put in by the Royal Oak and by the Number 33 High Street. Then reduce the double yellow lines in these locations by 10 meters in each area, to create vehicle passing places.   Installation of advisory unsuitable for HGV signage.  Officers to give consideration to be given to a third phase for a similar design in Church Road

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) is asked to:

(iv)Carry out further consultation with the divisional Member, the Bookham Residents’ Association, Surrey Police and the businesses and residents directly affected by the future proposals;

Declarations of Interest

No interests were declared

Officers attending

John Lawlor, Area Highways Manager

Peter Shimrady, Area Highways Engineer

Petitions, Public Questions and Statements

Mr Seaward, Chairman of the Bookham Resident Assocation supported the advisory HGV signs but do not want HGVs banned.  They are adamant against one way and welcome cross over points.

Bookham Residents Association asked that the MV planning policy be regarded not allowing the retail centre to be harmed. They acknowledge the issue with HGVs and would support the shortening of the double yellow lines and the introduction of crossovers.  BRA would also support a phase 3 for Church Road. They would also request long term improvements to be made to the south north movement of traffic on Rectory Lane.

Member discussion – key points

The divisional member for Bookham and Fetcham West introduced the report.  This came from Bookham Vision who consulted with residents and 68% of all residents had confirmed that traffic management on the High Street was of concern and for some put them off using the High Street.  Work has been undertaken since 2010 to address this, looking at High St, East St, Lower Shott and Church Road to encourage better links between the areas to improve the shopping experience for pedestrians and motorists.

The divisional member proposed an additional recommendation. It was proposed that two cross overs be put in by the Royal Oak and by the 33 High Street.  There are currently double yellow lines in these locations.  These will be shrunk to 10m in each case, this would recoup 3 parking spaces in the High Street.  This would allow for passing places of vehicles.  It was also requested that an advisory unsuitable for HGV signage be installed and consideration be given to a third phase for a similar design in Church Road.

Cllr Haque thanked the divisional member and echoed concerns about HGVs using the High St. Cllr Haque seconded the proposal of the divisional member.

The Area Highways Manager supported the new recommendation.

Resolutions

The new recommendation was proposed, seconded and AGREED by the Local Committee.

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) AGREED to:

(i)    Note the results of the public consultation as set out in this report, particularly that there is no overwhelming level of support for the proposals presented for public consultation although there are degrees of support for some of the proposed measures;

(ii)   Agree not to proceed with the proposals as presented for public consultation;

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) AGREED to add an amended recommendation that:

(iii)Two crossovers be put in by the Royal Oak and by the Number 33 High Street. Then reduce the double yellow lines in these locations by 10 meters in each area, to create vehicle passing places.   Installation of advisory unsuitable for HGV signage.  Officers to give consideration to be given to a third phase for a similar design in Church Road

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) AGREED to:

(iv)Carry out further consultation with the divisional Member, the Bookham Residents’ Association, Surrey Police and the businesses and residents directly affected by the future proposals.