Decision details
Dedication of Land for the Widening of the Existing Footway to Accommodate a Shared Use Cycle Facility – Bobbin Mill Lane, Chesterfield
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Highways, Assets and Transport
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
3.1 To seek the Cabinet Member’s
approval to enter into a legal agreement for the dedication of land
to the County Council from an adjacent landowner to form part of
the adopted highway to enable the widening of the existing footway
to accommodate shared use cycle facility in Bobbin Mill Lane,
Chesterfield Road.
Decision:
10.1 That the Cabinet Member:
a) Authorises the Director of Legal and Democratic Services to
enter into a legal agreement for the dedication of land to the
County Council from an adjacent landowner to form part of the
adopted highway for the widening of the existing footway to
accommodate shared use cycle facility in Bobbin Mill Lane,
Chesterfield Road.
Reasons for the decision:
11.1 The recent consultation with the local
community and key stakeholders has demonstrated overall broad
support for the proposals and funding has been secured for the
project from the Department for Transport.
11.2 The benefits of the proposals meets the Council’s
pledged to tackle climate change stated in the carbon reduction
manifesto, which includes supporting and promoting the development
of low carbon travel and sustainable travel and smarter
choices.
Alternative options considered:
6.1 Do something different – Alternative
proposals to avoid the requirement for the land dedication were
investigated, but due to the constraints on site with regard to the
car park access, bus stop requirements and cycling and pedestrian
safety/comfort the existing proposals provide the greatest level of
service along with cost benefit.
6.2 Do Nothing – Will potentially be a safety issue for
cyclists who will be forced in the carriageway with interaction
with buses and vehicles entering/exiting the car park. Some
cyclists may use the existing narrow footway causing a conflict
between pedestrians and bus users.
Publication date: 12/11/2021
Date of decision: 12/11/2021
Effective from: 20/11/2021
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