Decision details

The Executive

RESOLVED:

(1)         That the options for seven priority areas on the Common, as set out in the report submitted to the Executive, be put forward for public consultation.

(2)         That an action plan be implemented to comply with commons legislation for car parking, access, leisure activities and highway improvements.

(3)         That a public consultation be carried out as part of the action plan

(4)         That the introduction of new byelaws and revocation of existing byelaws for Shalford Common to support the proposed actions be approved in principle, subject to approval of full Council

Reasons:

·        Compliance withGuildford Borough Council’s statutory obligations as land owner to protect Shalford Common from encroachments in line with the Commons Act 2006 including the prevention of unauthorised parking

·        Reduction of conflicts and complaints regarding un-authorised car parking

·        Provision of car parking areas compliant with the Commons Act 2006 

·        Protection of biodiversity on Shalford Common which is a designated SNCI

Alternative options considered and rejected by the Executive:

None

Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted:

None