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Proposed Speed Limit Reductions on Link Roads to A423 Oxford Southern Bypass Forward Plan Ref: 2017/096 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director of Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE4).
Following a formal consultation on proposed speed limit changes on the A423 Oxford Southern bypass and roads linking the bypass to Kennington and Oxford, the Cabinet Member for Environment on 29 June 2017 approved introduction of a 50mph speed limit on the bypass between the A34/A423 Hinksey Hill interchange and the existing 50mph speed limit on the bypass north west of the A423/A4074 Heyford Hill roundabout. However, it was recommended - after considering the responses to the consultation - that proposals for introducing a 30mph speed limit on the linking roads should not be progressed but that a further consultation be carried out on revised speed limit proposals. The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation to introduce revised speed limits on the roads linking the A423 Oxford Southern Bypass to Kennington and Oxford.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised.
Minutes: Following a formal consultation on proposed speed limit changes on the A423 Oxford Southern bypass and roads linking the bypass to Kennington and Oxford, the Cabinet Member for Environment on 29 June 2017 approved introduction of a 50mph speed limit on the bypass between the A34/A423 Hinksey Hill interchange and the existing 50mph speed limit on the bypass north west of the A423/A4074 Heyford Hill roundabout. It had also been recommended that after considering the responses to the consultation that proposals for introducing a 30mph speed limit on the linking roads should not be progressed but that a further consultation be carried out on revised speed limit proposals. The Cabinet Member now considered CMDE4 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation to introduce revised speed limits on the roads linking the A423 Oxford Southern Bypass to Kennington and Oxford.
Councillor Johnston expressed support for the comments made by the Kennington parish council adding that the 50 mph limit on the slip road up to the bypass could not be justified due to traffic conditions and that 30 would be more sensible, coherent and less confusing.
Mr Kirkwood confirmed the restrictions under national regulations on provision of repeater 30 mph signs where there was street lighting with the potential risk for drivers failing to see the one 30 mph signs when turning off the A423 and assuming they were still under a 50 limit. Officers felt this was the most appropriate way forward.
The Cabinet Member confirmed that in view of the responses of both the Police and local council she had looked carefully at this but had been persuaded by officers that this was the best course of action. Therefore having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report before her and the representations received at the meeting she confirmed her decision as follows:
to approve the proposals to introduce revised speed limits on the roads linking the A423 Oxford Southern Bypass to Kennington and Oxford as advertised.
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Proposed Extension of 20mph Speed Limit B4495 Windmill Road, Headington Forward Plan Ref: 2017/098 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE5).
The request for the extension of the 20mph speed limit on the B4495 Windmill Road southward to include its full length was made in the course of the wider consultations on the Access to Headington. On 9 June 2016 the Cabinet Member for Environment resolved that officers carry out a formal consultation on this proposal. The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for that extension.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE5 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for extending the 20mph speed limit on the B4495 Windmill Road southward to include its full length which had been promoted following the wider consultations on the Access to Headington scheme.
Councillor Roz Smith thanked officers for their work on this and the previous Cabinet Member for authorising the formal consultation. Noting the police objection she pointed out the high level of local support which saw the proposal as a positive move towards improving safety particularly around Windmill School, the environment and encouraging greater pedestrian movement and cycling.
Mr Kirkwood confirmed the high levels of local support. With regard to the police objection it had to be noted that average speeds were within Department for Transport guidelines and that enforcement would be sporadic.
Noting the support of local councillors and the community the Cabinet Member for Environment recognised that lower speeds could be persuasive in the their own right and that that along with the efforts of police community support officers and an active community would lead to safety benefits. Therefore having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representations received at the meeting she confirmed her decision as follows:
to approve an extension of a 20 mph speed limit on the B4495 Windmill Road, Oxford southwards to include the full length of the road to its junction with Old Road as advertised.
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Proposed Additional Car Club Bays, Oxford Forward Plan Ref: 2017/095 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director of Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE6).
1. As part of the joint Oxfordshire County Council/Oxford City Council ‘Go Ultra Low Oxford’ project (a government funded project to trial electric car charging technologies on street) a number of existing Car Club bays are being converted to be used for electric vehicles. To compensate for this it has been agreed as part of the project to provide alternative Car Club bays for the displaced petrol/diesel vehicles. Following the reporting of proposals to the Cabinet Member Decisions meetings on 3 April and 25 May 2017, proposals for a further four bays have been put forward, in part in response to objections received in respect of previous proposals. The location of these new and alternative bays have been identified in various streets in Oxford and the report presents objections and other comments received in the course of a statutory consultation for their introduction.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approvethe implementation of the proposals as as set out in the report.
Minutes: As part of the joint Oxfordshire County Council/Oxford City Council ‘Go Ultra Low Oxford’ project (a government funded project to trial electric car charging technologies on street) a number of existing Car Club bays are being converted for use as electric vehicles. To compensate for this it has been agreed as part of the project to provide alternative Car Club bays for the displaced petrol/diesel vehicles. Following the reporting of proposals to the Cabinet Member Decisions meetings on 3 April and 25 May 2017, proposals for a further four bays were put forward, in part in response to objections received in respect of previous proposals. The location of these new and alternative bays in various streets in Oxford were the subject of further consultation and the Cabinet Member for Environment now considered the proposals in the light of comments received to that consultation.
Referring to the proposals for Leckford Road Councillor Howson was pleased to see more favourable comments for re-siting to the eastern end as he had suggested. That had gone some way to addressing objections received to the original siting at the western end and he supported the proposals.
Having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representation made to her at the meeting the Cabinet Member for Environment confirmed her decision as follows;
to approve implementation of the proposals as set out tin the report CMDE6.
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Proposed Waiting Restrictions - Brashfield Road and Granville Way, Bicester Forward Plan Ref: 2017/084 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE7).
Concerns over the obstruction of traffic and road safety as a result of on-street waiting at a number of locations within the town have been raised by local members and at the Bicester Traffic Advisory Committee and in response officers identified - in consultation with local members – proposals for waiting restrictions. Following consideration of the responses to a formal consultation held in autumn 2016, amendments were made to some of the proposals after a joint review by officers and members, and a further consultation on all the proposed restrictions as shown was carried out in March and April 2017 and reported to the Cabinet Member for Environment decisions meeting on 25 May. In considering the responses to the consultation on proposals for Granville Way, revised proposals were identified and taken to a further consultation, as were proposals for Brashfield Road, where an inadvertent omission in the previous consultation had been identified.
The report presents objections and other comments received in the course of the statutory consultation on proposals to introduce new waiting restrictions on Brashfield Road and Granville Way, Bicester.
The Cabinet Member for the Environment is RECOMMENDED to approvethe implementation of the proposals as advertised and described in the report.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Environment considered objections and other comments received in the course of a statutory consultation on proposals to introduce new waiting restrictions on Brashfield Road and Granville Way, Bicester to meet concerns over the obstruction of traffic and road safety as a result of on-street waiting at a number of locations within the town which had been raised by local members and the Bicester Traffic Advisory Committee
Officers also reported correspondence from Mr Pickett, a resident of Brashfield Road which had been addressed as part of the proposals.
Councillor Stratford referred to extreme problems for residents in Bicester due to displaced parking. A successful parking review last year would be implemented in the autumn but there needed to be a stopping point and with these proposals he felt officers had got it about right. The situation would, however, continue to be reviewed in the light of further improvements to transport infrastructure and a programmed town wide review on speed restrictions. Cherwell district council continued to resist taking on civil enforcement but their recent announcement to contribute to monitoring of bad parking although split between the district area would help. He was mindful that some residents of Brashfield Road were not happy but bearing in mind the pressures facing Bicester from continued expansion he felt, overall, that these proposals represented a good first step and that the situation for residents was improving.
Will Pedley confirmed that the proposals would be reviewed after 6 months.
The Cabinet Member recognised the problems facing Bicester but felt the steps currently being taken were a good first step to improving the situation for residents. She welcomed the decision by Cherwell district council to contribute towards the cost of a police community support officer which would she felt help influence people’s minds with regard to inconsiderate parking. Therefore having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representations made at the meeting she confirmed her decision as follows:
to approvethe implementation of the proposals as advertised and described in the report.CMDE7.
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Proposed Waiting Restrictions - King James Way, Henley Forward Plan Ref: 2017/090 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE8).
Due to development on the east side of King James Way, Henley, waiting restrictions have been proposed. Full costs of the scheme, if approved, will be met by the developers and the report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for the introduction of waiting restrictions on King James Way at Henley.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE8 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for the introduction of waiting restrictions on King James Way at Henley in conjunction with development on the east side of King James Way. The restriction would be a charge on that development.
The Cabinet Member noted the support from the local member Councillor Stefan Gawrysiak although he also supported the views of the Henley Town Council who were calling for restrictions on the opposite side as well. Mindful that this could have been an oversight it could not be a charge on the development although the town council could finance such an addition which officers confirmed would be a modest charge if the work was done in conjunction with other works.
The proposal would be monitored once the development was active.
Having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representations made to her at the meeting the Cabinet Member for Environment confirmed her decision as follows:
to approve the proposals for the introduction of waiting restrictions on King James Way at Henley as advertised but that the situation be monitored regarding provision of double yellow lines on King James Way opposite the as yet unnamed access road into the development on the east side once the new development had become active.
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Proposed Waiting Restrictions - A4130 High Street and B481 Watlington Road Nettlebed Forward Plan Ref: 2017/052 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE9).
Nettlebed Parish Council have requested introduction of waiting restrictions on the A4130 High Street and B481 Watlington Road at Nettlebed undertaking to meet the full costs of the scheme should it be approved. The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for their introduction.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised. .
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE9 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for their introduction waiting restrictions on the A4130 High Street and B481 Watlington Road at Nettlebed. The Nettlebed Parish Council had requested introduction of the restrictions undertaking to meet the full costs of the scheme
The Cabinet Member for Environment noted the objections received but the request had cone form the parish council and she had to respect their desire to improve the situation in the village. Therefore having regard to the arguments and options as set out in the report before her she confirmed her decision as follows:
to approve introduction of waiting restrictions on the A4130 High Street and B481 Watlington Road at Nettlebed as advertised.
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Forward Plan Ref: 2017/097 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director of Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE10).
Due to development on the east side of the A4074 Sandford-on-Thames bypass, it is proposed to extend the 50mph speed limit to include a new signalled junction. It is also proposed to prohibit the making of U turns on both the A4074 approaches to this junction. If approved, the full costs of the scheme would be met by the developers. The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for the introduction of the proposals.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised.
Minutes:
The Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE10 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation to extend a 50mph speed limit on the A4074 Sandford-on-Thames bypass to include a new signalled junction. The proposal has been promoted due to development on the east side of the bypass. The proposal also prohibits the making of U turns on both the A4074 approaches to the junction. The full costs of the scheme will be met by the developers.
Mr Kirkwood confirmed that the prohibition of u turns near roundabouts although not a requirement was standard practice and that the concerns expressed by the parish council had been met.
Having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representation made to her at the meeting the Cabinet Member for Environment confirmed her decision as follows:
to approve the proposals as advertised.
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Proposed 20mph Speed Limit - Kidmore End Forward Plan Ref: 2017/071 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE11).
Kidmore End Parish Council have requested introduction of a 20mph speed limit on roads in the village, if approved, have undertaken to meet the full costs of the scheme. The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within the village of Kidmore End.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE11 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit on roads within the village of Kidmore End as requested by the Parish Council who had undertaken to meet the full costs of the scheme.
Noting that the proposal reflected a considered move in the village and the high level of support which it had received the Cabinet Member having regard to the arguments and options in the report confirmed her decision as follows:
to approve the proposals as advertised.
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Proposed Zebra Crossing and Amended Waiting Restrictions, The Broadway, Didcot Forward Plan Ref: 2017/068 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE12).
The above measures are proposed in conjunction with the redevelopment of the adjacent Orchard Centre and the associated closure of High Street to the north of The Broadway. The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation to provide a new zebra crossing and amended waiting restrictions at The Broadway, Didcot, in the vicinity of its junction with High Street.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE12 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation to provide, in conjunction with the redevelopment of the adjacent Orchard Centre and the associated closure of High Street to the north of The Broadway a new zebra crossing and amended waiting restrictions in The Broadway in the vicinity of its junction with High Street.
Referring to the objection from Didcot Town Council regarding loss of parking Mr Kirkwood pointed out that there was generous 1 hour parking further to the east and that on balance officers considered the loss of parking was offset by increased amenity and safety for pedestrians.
Responding to the Cabinet Member he undertook to consult the design team and developers to see if there was any scope to truncate the zig zag lines at the proposed crossing.
Having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representations made at the meeting the Cabinet Member for Environment confirmed her decision as follows:
to approve the proposals as advertised and officers be asked to liaise with developers to ascertain if there were any scope to truncate the zig zag lines provided in connection with the crossing in order to address concerns expressed during the consultation by the Didcot Town Council regarding loss of parking.
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Proposed Zebra Crossing and Traffic Calming Measures - B4017 Abingdon Road, Drayton Forward Plan Ref: 2017/088 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE13).
These measures are proposed in conjunction with a new residential development on the east side of the B4017 Abingdon Road at Drayton The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation to provide a new zebra crossing and traffic calming measures on the B4017 Abingdon Road at Drayton.
The Cabinet Member for the Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE13 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation to provide a new zebra crossing and traffic calming measures on the B4017 Abingdon Road at Drayton proposed in conjunction with a new residential development on the east side of the B4017 Abingdon Road at Drayton.
County Councillor Richard Webber had indicated his support for the proposals.
Mr Kirkwood confirmed that although there seemed to be some opposition to the development itself the proposals for the traffic measures had received wide support.
The Cabinet Member for Environment was aware of the development and of the prevailing local views. However she agreed that the measures, particularly the crossing were necessary and having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representations received at the meeting confirmed her decision as follows:
to approve the proposals to provide a new zebra crossing and traffic calming measures on the B4017 Abingdon Road at Drayton as advertised.
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Proposed 40mph Speed Limit - Sutton Courtenay Road/Milton Road Forward Plan Ref: 2017/065 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE14).
The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation on a proposal to introduce a 40mph speed limit on the Sutton Courtenay Road and Milton Road linking Sutton Courtenay and Didcot.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposal as advertised.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE14 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation to introduce a 40mph speed limit on the Sutton Courtenay Road and Milton Road linking Sutton Courtenay and Didcot.
County Councillor Richard Webber had indicated his support for the proposals.
Presenting the report referred to the
Referring to the suggestion by Thames Valley Police that other options needed to be explored for this route the Cabinet Member asked if there were any that merited consideration.
Marie Kanayan confirmed that other alternatives had been considered but officers were of the view that these were not viable and the proposal as put forward represented the best option.
Having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representations made at the meeting the Cabinet Member for Environment confirmed her decision as follows:
to approve a 40mph speed limit on the Sutton Courtenay Road and Milton Road linking Sutton Courtenay and Didcot as advertised and noting that other options to achieve a safer cycle environment as suggested by Thames Valley Police had been looked at but were not considered viable.
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Forward Plan Ref: 2016/137 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE15).
In conjunction with a major new residential development to the north of Grove Road at Harwell the following measures are proposed:
· a new 40mph speed limit on Grove Road at Harwell between its junction with the A4130 and a new junction giving access to residential development on the north side of Grove Road; · a new 20mph speed limit eastwards from the 40mph speed limit to meet the B4493 - with the 20mph speed limit also including the other residential roads to the west of the B4493 in the vicinity of the new development (replacing the current 30mph speed limit on these roads) and provide revised traffic calming measures on Grove Road in the vicinity of the new access.
The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for their introduction.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised.
Minutes: In conjunction with a major new residential development to the north of Grove Road at Harwell the Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE15 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for the introduction of the following measures:
· a new 40mph speed limit on Grove Road at Harwell between its junction with the A4130 and a new junction giving access to residential development on the north side of Grove Road; · a new 20mph speed limit eastwards from the 40mph speed limit to meet the B4493 - with the 20mph speed limit also including the other residential roads to the west of the B4493 in the vicinity of the new development (replacing the current 30mph speed limit on these roads) and provide revised traffic calming measures on Grove Road in the vicinity of the new access.
Noting the objection lodged by Thames Valley Police with regard to the proposals for Grove Road Mr Kirkwood acknowledged the enforcement burden placed on police resources but confirmed that officers considered the proposal to be consistent with Department for Transport guidelines.
The Cabinet Member confirmed her knowledge of this stretch of road and having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representations made at the meeting and her decision as follows:
to approve the proposals as advertised.
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Proposed Relocation of Road Hump - Spareacre Lane, Eynsham Forward Plan Ref: 2017/028 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE16).
A modification to the traffic calming measures in Spareacre Lane - originally constructed in 1993 - has been proposed by developers as part of works to create a new access for a residential development on the north side of Spareacre Lane. The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation to remove an existing road hump at the eastern end of Spareacre Lane and to construct a new road hump to the same specification approximately 15 metres to the west.
The Cabinet Member for the Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised.
Background
Minutes: As part of works to create a new access to a residential development on the north side of Spareacre Lane the developers had proposed the removal of an existing road hump at the eastern end of Spareacre Lane - originally constructed in 1993 - and reconstruction of a new road hump to the same specification approximately 15 metres to the west. The Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE16 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation on the proposal.
Mr Kirkwood confirmed that in order to try and meet some of the concerns expressed by a resident of the adjacent house who had objected the new structure had been moved by one meter. However he was still unhappy with the proposal although officers felt the siting presented no real difficulties.
Having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representations made to her at the meeting the Cabinet Member for Environment confirmed her decision as follows:
to approve the proposals as advertised noting that an adjustment to the scheme had been agreed to try to meet the objector’s concerns and that had been communicated to him.
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Proposed Puffin Crossing Thorney Leys, Witney Forward Plan Ref: 2017/092 Contact: Hugh Potter, Team Leader – Area Operations Hub Tel: (01865) 810028
Report by Director for Infrastructure Delivery (CMDE17).
Following development on the east side of the A4095 Curbridge Road, Witney, it is proposed to install a puffin crossing (a signalled crossing for pedestrians) on Thorney Leys just to the east of its roundabout junction with the A4095 Curbridge Road. If approved, the full costs of the scheme will be met by the developers. The report presents responses received in the course of a statutory consultation for its introduction.
The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposal as advertised.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Environment considered CMDE17 responses received in the course of a statutory consultation following development on the east side of the A4095 Curbridge Road, Witney, for the installation of a puffin crossing (a signalled crossing for pedestrians) on Thorney Leys just to the east of its roundabout junction with the A4095 Curbridge Road. The full costs of the scheme were to be met by the developers.
County Councillor Ted Fenton noted the objections but on balance felt there would be an improvement and supported the recommendation.
Mr Kirkwood appreciated some of the concerns expressed during the consultation that the crossing was on the wrong side but the development itself was on the south east side and as the crossing was being provided to meet the needs associated with that development it would be unreasonable to expect the developers to provide another crossing or consider re-siting. Furthermore as a split crossing it would be reasonable to expect traffic delays would be kept to a minimum and that similar crossings elsewhere had good levels of safety. The facility would also be kept under review in the context of further development in the area
The Cabinet Member was mindful that the development referred to was for the elderly and would be expected to be of great benefit to them. Therefore, having regard to the arguments and options set out in the report and the representations made to her at the meeting she confirmed her decision as follows:
to approve the proposal as advertised.
Signed……………………………………… Cabinet Member for Environment
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