Contact: David Veal, tel 01329 824366 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

(i) That the following policy be endorsed and incorporated in the Highway Management Maintenance Plan:

Hampshire County Council will require developers to pay a commuted sum towards maintenance of items that have a higher maintenance cost compared with conventional materials or items, or would not be required save for the development.

(ii) That, where appropriate, Section 278 and Section 38 agreements include provision for commuted sums towards maintenance of items of work scheduled in the attached appendix.

(iii) That the Movement Access Streets and Spaces document or its successor be updated accordingly.

(iv) That District Councils be informed of the new policy.

2. Reason

2.1 This proposal will ensure adequate funding for future maintenance of the highway network is secured.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Not to take commuted sums from developers for the items would place a considerable burden on maintenance budgets.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor M J Kendal

Executive Member for Environment

1195Decn/DV