Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Cabinet

13 June 2005

Consideration of a Highways Related Issue

Report of the Director of Environment and Head of Corporate and Legal Services

Item 4

Contact: Alison Quant, ext 5099 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

      (i) That a request made pursuant to Section 117 of the Highways Act 1980 be refused in respect of an application to extinguish highway rights at land at Byron Avenue, Winchester.

      (ii) That approval be given to reimburse the fee of £500 already paid by the applicant for the preliminary consultation stages.

2. Reason

2.1 The highway land, subject of the application in respect of which the request has been made, is not unnecessary.

2.2 The decision supports Aims 2 and 4 (Stewardship of the Environment and Building Strong and Safe Communities) of the Corporate Strategy by promoting the principle of environmental sustainability and by protecting safety for pedestrians.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 To grant the request and make the application in the Magistrates' Court.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other member or officer consulted - None.

5. Dispensation by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter Being Dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by Date

Councillor T K Thornber

399Decn/AQ