Decision details

Consider the consultation result and make decision to approve the new cycleway scheme (C35) on Peckham Rye for implementation

That the Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air & Streets (“Cabinet Member”):

1.  Considers the 499 responses (as summarised in the consultation report at Appendix 1) received in relation to the proposed cycle route adjacent to Peckham Rye Park between Nunhead Lane to Stuart Road (shown on the drawing at Appendix 3) (“C35 Phase One”).

2.  Considers the Equality Impact and Needs Analysis (“EINA”) prepared for the purposes of this report, in response to consultation and in appraisal of the C35 Phase One scheme (see Appendix 3 of the report).

3.  Instructs officers to make changes to the design based on comments received in the consultation feedback. See Appendix 4 (of the report) for the amended version to progress to detailed design stage.

4.  Authorises officers to proceed to implement C35 Phase One by way of powers under the Highways Act 1980 (“1980 Act”) and permanent Traffic Management Orders (“TMOs”) made pursuant to sections 6, 49(5), 63 and 124 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“RTRA”) subject to statutory consultation carried out in accordance with the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 (“1996 Regulations”).

5.  Notes that a further report will be brought to the Cabinet Member should the council receive any objections during statutory consultation.

6.  To authorise officers to exercise discretion as to whether or not to hold a public inquiry in respect of the objections pursuant to Regulation 9(1) of the 1996 Regulations.