Contact: Jonathan Crabb, ext 6047

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the approach proposed in the report to the Southampton Area Transport Strategy Panel on 21 November 2001 to develop the Botley Bypass be endorsed.

2. Reason

2.1 The County Council has given early notification that it is seeking funding for the implementation of a bypass at Botley, as illustrated on the attached plan.

2.2 To progress the development of the scheme a number of areas of work are required to be undertaken. These include:

(i) studies to assess the route in line with the latest guidance in both the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and the DTLR's 'Guidance on the Methodology for Multi-Modal Studies';

(ii) engineering resources secured to undertake feasibility work;

(iii) consultations undertaken with interested parties; and

(iv) negotiations undertaken with third party land interests to progress the development.

2.3 A report to the Southampton Area Transport Strategy Meeting of County Council and District Council Representatives recommended approval of the way forward (attached as an appendix).

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected - Not applicable.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or a Member or Officer consulted - Not applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor K B Estlin

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