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Hampshire County Council Executive Member - Environment: South Hampshire and Resource Management 24 May 2005 Fees for Applications for the Extinguishment of Highway Rights Report of the Director of Environment and Chief Executive |
Item 1 (amended decision sheet) |
Contact: Alan Giles, ext 7712 email: [email protected]
1. Summary
1.1 The following decision is sought:
(i) That the standard fee for the extinguishment of highway rights be increased from £1,500 to £3,000 with immediate effect, with provision for recovery of additional costs in exceptional cases, where the County Council's cost significantly exceeds £3,000.
(ii) That the charging structure and rates be reviewed at regular intervals.
2. Reason
2.1 This decision supports Aim 5 (Improving Services) of the Corporate Strategy by improving the efficiency of the service provided and making it more cost effective.
3. Other Options Considered and Rejected
3.1 To retain the current level of fees.
4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.
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 T G Knight