Commuted sums
Hampshire County Council needs developers to pay a commuted sum of money. This funds the future maintenance of items that have a higher maintenance cost compared with conventional materials or items, or those that would not be required if the development hadn't happened.
Where appropriate, Section 278 and Section 38 Agreements will include provision for commuted sums towards maintenance.
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Commuted sums schedule of items and charges
| Item | Unit/basis for calculation | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unusual paving, surfacing and HFS | Square metres | One-off replacement cost |
| 2 | Traffic signals including controlled crossing | 20% of works cost | |
| 3 | Illuminated signs | Works cost | One-off replacement cost |
| 4 | Decorative non-standard lighting | Works cost | One-off replacement cost |
| 5 | Street furniture | Works cost | One-off replacement cost |
| 6 | Bus shelters, including passenger information and variable message signs | Works cost | One-off replacement cost |
| 7 | Structures including culverts over 900 diameters, head walls and retaining walls | 20% of works cost | |
| 8 | Trees - new | Number | Based on Term Highway Contract rates – average cost on likely operations over 25 years |
| 9 | Trees - existing | Number | Based on Term Highway Contract rates – average cost on likely operations over 25 years |
| 10 | Shrub beds/grass/landscaping | Square meters | Based on Term Highway Contract rates – average cost on likely operations over 25 years |
| 11 | Soakaways | Works and maintenance cost | One-off replacement cost |
| 12 | Hydrobrakes | Works cost | One-off replacement cost |
| 13 | Petrol interceptor | Works cost< | One-off replacement cost |
| 14 | Pebble drains and linear ditches | Works and maintenance cost | One-off replacement cost |
Other items to be included in exceptional circumstances.
