Decision details

The Council has received a request to further extend the Licence for access and works to erect a crane for the removal of the footbridge that formerly crossed over the railway line on Land part of The Park Barn Estate, Egerton Road, GU2.
The licence will continue in line with the following terms and conditions:
The licence extension will be granted to Surrey County Council.
The Grantees have agreed to pay a fee of £4,550 for the additional period of 13 weeks to expire on 30/06/2025 inclusive, plus our costs, which in accordance with the Council’s General Disposal Consent powers, provides the ‘best consideration reasonably obtainable’.
The Grantees will be required to obtain our approval for the continuation of access to the site to carry out works on the Council’s land associated with the removal of the footbridge.

To grant Surrey County Council access to carry out works in connection with the reinstatement of the Council’s land following the removal of the footbridge, and to receive consideration for their occupation and use of the Council’s property during the period of the licence.

The decision meets the statutory / policy requirements for the Council and there were no alternative options available.

Scheme of Delegation to Officers January 2025
Assistant Director – Assets and Property
Para. 3.8.3
To acquire and dispose of land and property in connection with the Council’s functions and to grant leases, variations, tenancies, rights, easements, licences, consents and wayleaves of, in, or over buildings or land in connection with the Council’s functions, in accordance with Council policies and within the approved General Fund capital programme.