Commuted Sums for the future maintenance of the highway
1.Introduction
The following policy for commuted sums for the future maintenance of the highway network was approved by the Executive Member for Environment on 23March 2007.
2.Relevant Legislation
Section 278 (3) and Section 38 (6) of the Highways Act 1980 enables a highway authority to seek commuted sums from developers.
3.Policy
3.1Hampshire County Council will require developers to pay a commuted sum towards maintenance of items that have a higher maintenance cost compared with conventional materials or items, or would not be required save for the development.
3.2Where appropriate, Section 278 and Section 38 Agreements will include provision for commuted sums towards maintenance.
3.3A schedule of items for which commuted sums will be sought from developers is shown in the Appendix.
3.4The requirement for commuted sums will be assessed for each site prior to the drafting of Section 278 and Section 38 Agreements.
APPENDIX
COMMUTED SUMS SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND CHARGES
Item Unit / Basis for Calculation Notes
1. Unusual paving,surfacing and HFS m2 1 off replacement cost
2.Traffic signals including Controlled Crossing 20% of Works cost As existing policy
3.Illuminated Signs Works cost 1 off replacement cost
4.Decorative- Non Standard lighting Works cost 1 off replacement cost
5.Street Furniture Works Cost 1 off replacement cost
6.Bus Shelters Works Cost 1 off replacement cost
7.Structures including Culverts over 900 diameters , head walls,and retaining walls......20% of Works cost Structures as described in Movement Access Streets and Spaces
8.Trees - New Number Based on Term Maintenance Contract (TMC)rates - average cost on likely operations over 25 years
9.Trees existing Number Based on TMC rates - average cost on likely operations over 25 years
10.Shrub beds / grass / landscaping m2 Based on TMC rates - average cost on likely operations over 25 years
11.Soakaways Works and Maintenance Cost 1 off replacement cost and average cost of 25 years maintenance based on TMC rates
12.Hydrobrakes Works cost 1 off replacement cost
13.Petrol Interceptor Works cost 1 off replacement cost
14.Pebble drains and Linear ditches Works and Maintenance Cost 1 off replacement cost with average cost of 25 years maintenance based on TMC rates
Other items to be included in exceptional circumstances.
Version No 1.0
Effective 23/03/2007
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