Contact: Ken Dudley, ext 6902

1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

(i) That approval be given for the Chief Executive to conclude appropriate legal Agreements with Bewley Homes Limited and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in relation to the implementation, at no cost to the County Council, of approved highway works to bring a length of Coopers Lane up to adoption standard and to the making of a financial contribution of £46,000 towards the implementation of the Basingstoke Environmental Strategy for Transport.

(ii) That, subject to the completion of these Agreements, there is no objection to the proposal for residential development on land at Coopers Lane, Bramley.

2. Reason

2.1 To ensure proper access to the site to serve the development and to secure an appropriate level of contribution towards the implementation of the Basingstoke Environmental Strategy for Transport (BEST).

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

7. Introduction

7.1 A full application has been submitted by Bewley Homes Limited to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council for the erection of 23 dwellings on land off Coopers Lane, Bramley. The site totals some 0.9 hectares and is located at the southern limit of Coopers Lane which is an adopted highway (see attached location plan).

7.2 The Borough Council supports this form of development on this site and has resolved to grant approval, subject to the conclusion of appropriate legal Agreements.

7.3 The local Member, Councillor Chapman, supports the principle of development.

8. Transport Proposals

8.1 In association with the development it is proposed to make up to adoption standard some 260 metres of Coopers Lane which is currently considered to be subject to full highway rights as an ancient highway.

8.2 The scheme of improvements will include construction of the highway to current standards, including the provision of footways, drainage, lining and lighting, together with speed reducing features.

8.3 The developer has agreed, in negotiation, to make a financial contribution towards the implementation of BEST in the local area.

9. Financial Implications

9.1 In the event of planning permission being granted the applicant has agreed, at no cost to the County Council, to:

(i) implement an agreed scheme of works to bring a length of Coopers Lane up to adoption standard (estimated cost £140,000); and

(ii) make a financial contribution of £46,000 towards the implementation of BEST in the local area.

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