1. The report and recommendations of the Task Group on Utilities, including support for the introduction of a Permit Scheme, be noted and the response attached as Appendix 5 be agreed.
2. A Permit Scheme be introduced as set out in the report submitted subject to a successful consultation outcome and a successful application to the Department for Transport (DfT).
3. Agreement of the details of the Permit Scheme be delegated to the Assistant Director Highways in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment.
Reason for decision
To increase the County Council’s control over road works, enabling increased integration of utility works with those road works promoted by the Council and contribute towards minimising congestion across the whole of the road network in Surrey.
[The decisions on this item can be called in by Environment and Transport Select Committee]