RB Kingston / Transport for London Liaison Meeting Notes

Monday 8th November 2010 10.30am, Palestra

Present: Shamoon Ahmed – TfL, Project Management Centre SA Deon Bailey – TfL, Highways Operations Team DB Justin Bennett – Metropolitan Police JB Anya Bownes – TfL, London Routes and Places AB Dave Cowling – TfL, Project Management Centre DC Gary Coxall – TfL, Highways Operations Team GC Stuart Dayman – TfL, Highways Operations Team SD Paul Dearman – RBK, Neighbourhood Engineering PD Mufu Durowoju – TfL Foward Planning MD Frank Hagan – TfL, Development Planning FH Carlene Hughes – TfL, London Routes and Places CH Carl Jones - TfL, Project Management Centre CJ Peter McBride – TfL, Borough Projects and Programmes PM David McKenna – TfL, London Routes and Places DM Ian Price – RB Kingston IP Brian Richmond - TfL, Project Management Centre BR Simon Roberts – TfL, London Routes and Places SR

Apologies: Barry Allen – RBK, Neighbourhood Engineering BA Sylvia Andonopoulos – TfL, Project Management Centre S.An Peter Blaine – TfL, Borough Projects and Programmes PB Mike Cook – TfL Project Management Centre MC Jackie Ford – TfL, Development Planning JF Matt Jezzard – RBK, Neighbourhood Engineering MJ Peter Theiler – TfL, Forward Planning PT

Minuted by Carlene Hughes

Issue Action

1. Introduction

1.1 The purpose of these liaison meetings is to ensure regular communication between RB Kingston’s Neighbourhood Engineering team and Transport for London (London Routes and Places, Borough Projects and Programmes, Development Planning, Project Management Centre and Highways Operations teams).

The meetings will take place every two months.

2. RB Kingston schemes

2.1 Garrison Lane Carriageway reconstruction on Garrison Lane will go ahead in August-October 2010, up to the junction with the A243 Leatherhead Road. Some areas require total reconstruction. Works will substantially affect the 71 bus route (buses aware). RB Kingston are liaising with Bus Operators to minimise disruption. Scheme cost of £600k was found from within the Council. PD highlighted that the A243 must remain clear of works during this construction period and the Bridge Road roundabout signing scheme must not affect the works plan.

Phase 6-7 of the works – reconstruction of the carriageway by South station is not likely to be complete by the 19/11/10 deadline due to difficulties with shallow Thames Water and Virgin Media stats. It was confirmed that are aware of the current programme.

2.2 Malden Road: North and South of Malden Roundabout Small scale improvements scheme, refuges and lining. PD to give specific details of the scheme when available. PD Follow up feasibility meeting due for early January 2011. Feasibility options went to Committee in October 2010. RB Kingston are trying to agree works around the planned Southern Gas works (item 2.4). Works are likely to take 8-10 weeks after Christmas and will involve side road closures to mitigate lost time to the main carriageway. Monitoring will take place regarding traffic discplacement.

2.3 Coombe Lane West Flyover Cycle Lane Liam Judge sent AB the design for a cycle lane over the flyover, including kerb buildouts and widened footways to discourage u-turns.

TfL comments sent to Liam Judge on 8th July, agreeing with the scheme benefits and suggesting that Dawn Shannon is contacted for Network Assurance approval. Peter Czachowski requested any LINSIG modelling is sent to him,

although he believes that the narrowing of the approach lane to the traffic signals will not affect capacity significantly. Forward Planning approval is also needed (Peter Theiler). MD to send contact details. The scheme went to committee MD on 22/9/10 and was approved. Public consultation and safety audits are complete. 2.4 Utilities works Raynes Park traffic likely to be diverted via Shannon Corner due to Southern Gas works commencing in July 2011 for 16 weeks. It is likely that traffic will alternatively travel via Wimbledon – Tibbets Corner – Robin Hood Roundabout. Works will affect the number 57 bus route form West Barnes Lane to Shannon Corner.

Southern Gas works at Hook Roundabout will require a northbound closure, putting pressure on Roundabout.

Southern Gas also undertaking works in Malden Road February 2011 which could affect Malden Roundabout.

Thames Water flood alleviation scheme at Worcester Park could affect A3. No start date as of yet.

A2043 Central Road sewer replacement scheme by Worcester Park Station between Amberwood Rise to Church Road. RB Kingston are pressing for joint working.

3. TfL London Routes and Places Schemes

3.1 Government Spending Review Following the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, all schemes in Kingston with LRP / TDE and PMC have been listed as ‘Keep’, so their progress will be maintained.

3.2 A243 Leatherhead Road junction with Fairoak Lane / Rushett Lane ‘’ (Design – TS.056.1000078) Design of a major junction improvement scheme to increase capacity, reduce congestion, reduce right turn collisions, improve pedestrian and cycling conditions through the widening of the side road approaches, provision of dedicated right turn filters, signalised pedestrian crossing

facilities, advanced stop lines and a balancing pond to mitigate against drainage issues. Scheme cost is estimated at £1.65m+. £250k from the West Park Hospital th development is subject to the 200 dwelling being occupied. S.106 discussions are still ongoing. The scheme appears on TfL’s critical schemes list.

The stage 1 Road Safety Audit has been completed, but raised concerns about the length of the exit tapers on the side roads and lack of splitter islands to separate right turning traffic.

PD / DM / AB / SR attended a meeting with Surrey County Council and the HA to discuss the IDM project and funding on 11/6/10. TfL LRP met with Giovanni Nacci on 28/6/10 (Environmental Team TfL) who suspected that enough environmental surveys have been done to date, but later advised 18/8/10 that it would be wise to follow the consultant’s advice.

There is potential to spread the scheme over three years:

Year 1 – Environmental surveys, land acquisition, planning permission and further design; Year 2 – Start Build, stats diversions; Year 3 – Complete build.

LRP are also looking at interim scheme to solve the right turn collision problem. Tracking runs will be carried out to ensure that HGVs can turn safely left as part of the interim scheme. Data collected by Hyder for the major scheme has been received by TfL and forwarded to TDE to commence the interim scheme. DM to forward the survey data to PD. DM Ian Major has now left the IDM project – PD to forward new contact details. PD

MJ previously highlighted that EDF are potentially looking for cabling works from power station via Fairoak Lane – A243 - Elm Road which could severely affect scheme.

AB / DM / SR met with Anne Crane and Aidan Eastman of TfL- Group Property to discuss the land acquisition and planning permission processes on 1/11/10. Planning permission is not required for the scheme since it is a highway improvement scheme it counts as a permitted development adjacent to the highway.

PD advised that he had spoken to Surrey County Council regarding the West Park Development.

3.3 A243 Hook Road junction with Elm Road (Design – TS.056.3001196) Scheme comprises of the introduction of a staggered pedestrian crossing on the A243 northern arm and a straight across crossing on Elm Road following a pedestrian fatality on the A243. The scheme appears on TfL’s critical schemes list. Initial modelling shows that no adverse impact on signal capacity if cycle time is increased. PD has raised concerns with this and asked to investigate impact if no

cycle time increase. AB AB applied for the Traffic signal slot on 7/9/10. SR to agree the PEAT. SR

Post-meeting note: The scheme has been accepted onto the Traffic Infrastructure’s programme and further counts have taken place.

3.4 Future Schemes A3 junction with Fullers Way North Subway works and parapet strengthening required but is cost prohibitive. SR currently carrying out the collision study including PD’s suggestion to extend the study area to the Hook Roundabout off-slip. Likely outcomes include improved signage, markings and lining to encourage better lane discipline and ease turning movements as well as resurfacing and high friction surfacing. PD suggested meeting with Justin Bennett of MPS to discuss this. Could link works with the on-slip closures and Mike Cook’s resurfacing works.

A243 Chessington Nurseries Bus Stops Written requests for bus stops outside the Garden Centre to be provided. Design was to be drawn up in-house this financial year and progressed subject to finances being available. No funding available this financial year and no new schemes are permitted.

A3 Robin Hood Way Service Roads – 20mph limits RB Kingston discussed whether TfL or RB Kingston are the traffic authority for this section. Scheme could be added to Order Book for 2011/12. Scope for joint works regarding this. IP may have old speed counts. Scheme would require physical measures to slow traffic.

4. TfL PMC Schemes

4.1 A3 Malden Roundabout (Build – TS.057.0000705) DB Measures arising from the Stage 4 Road Safety Audit carried out on the CCE scheme implemented in Winter 2008. Scheme involves reducing the height of the belisha beacons on the A3 slip-roads, signage and pruning works. Works to begin 14th/15th November.

Southern Gas need to replace a main at this location. MJ advised that there is no scope to maintain without closing 1 lane of the slip road. DB to investigate when TfL works are planned and if there is scope for synergy.

4.2 A240 Kingston Road: Tolworth Roundabout to GLA Boundary (Build – TS.056.3000261) Scheme consisted of resurfacing existing cycle tracks. The Stage 3 Road Safety Audit was carried out on 18/8/10 attended by AB / SR. The Designer’s and Client Responses are complete. Due to surfacing defects on the footway, the proposed cycle lane lining and symbols cannot be installed until rectified. GC is investigating a potential new footway scheme between Donald Gardens and Old Kingston Road. 4.3 A243 CRISP Design Outcomes (Build – TS.058.2001004) CCE scheme at Hook Roundabout to narrow the A309 exit leading to the zebra crossing. Scheme involves new signage, speed limit reduction on the A309 and kerb realignment. Implementation took place in August-October 2009. Vehicles are now parking on the footway. Red Route restrictions are in place but it is a borough road. JB to JB arrange enforcement. Stage 3 Safety Audit to be arranged.

Remedial works meeting 11/11/10.

Previous scheme between Hook and Garrison Lane. Scheme comprised mainly of green surfacing on existing tracks, junction works at Somerset Avenue and new right turn pocket at Garrison Lane with local road widening. Stage 3 Road Safety Audit carried out and Client Response completed. Signs have been replaced since falling down. Francois Van Rensberg to be contacted if problem recurs. Permanent signage has been ordered. A drawing for the design of the signs has been received and agreed. Implementation was planned for this week, but there is inadequate width for the sign to be erected. PD advised that this is unlikely as the temporary trestle sign is in place on the central reservation.

Southern Gas works have been postponed and they will need to investigate the main in Summer 2011. Exploratory works may take place during the October night time closures.

PD has previously requested that origin-destination monitoring take place at the roundabout, partly in response to rat-running traffic on Bridge Road, to which RB Kingston may be able to contribute to. AB advised that this would have to be set up and prioritised accordingly as a new scheme. TfL-Traffic Directorate will be monitoring the A243 for journey time reliability, but this is not currently carried out. iBus / LCAP data could also be used from route 465. Paul Southwood (TfL-Modal Policy) is the contact for this.

SR has drafted a note highlighting the pros / cons of building out the hatched areas of the circulatory areas of the roundabout, but this is likely to exacerbate the safety concerns that exist here. Initial collision monitoring shows that in the 6 months since the scheme has been installed, personal injury collisions have increased from 1 to 3, although none are directly attributed to the new layout. If the level of collisions continues to increase, AB will consider redesigning the scheme to remove the merging manoeuvre.

Post-meeting note: The Stage 3 Road Safety Audit at Hook Roundabout took place on 14 December 2010. Claire Bartle will compile the Client Response once the Designer’s Response has been received from Dave Cowling.

A243 Congestion Monitoring has been added to TfL-LRaP’s Order Book for 2011/12. The scheme will be prioritised accordingly and may be added to the programme for 2011/12.

4.4 A3 Outer CRISP Design Outcomes (Build – TS.057.2000118) Scheme consists of subway improvements at South Lane. Final design is expected at the end of August. Scheme to be built during February half term to minimise impact of subway closures on children. Road space has been booked.

IP raised issues around informal crossing and directional signage. Meeting to be arranged to discuss these on site. Stage 2 Road Safety Audit has been received today, but awaiting the Designer’s Response.

CJ, IP, GC and SR met on site to discuss design issues. Works will take place during Easter Holidays.

Post-meeting note: Works have slipped at the subway to late-May.

4.5- A3 Robin Hood Roundabout – Coombe Lane Flyover 4.7 (Build – TS.057.3000097)

A3 Coombe Lane Flyover – Raynes Park Railway Bridge (Build – TS.057.3000098)

A3 Malden Roundabout – Tolworth Railway Station (Build – TS.057.3000100) Bus Stop Accessibility works. The Stage 2 Road Safety Audit has been received with the Designer’s Responses. AB to complete the Client Responses after the final buildability meeting by the end of next week. CJ to send IP CJ a copy of the final design.

Works planned to begin early February. Awaiting funding confirmation and works notification approval from Forward Planning. CJ meeting with subcontractors to discuss programme and drainage issue south of Shannon Corner and northbound from Malden Roundabout. The TRO’s are to CJ be advertised in October. CJ will send a letter to residents in advance of the proposed changes to the access. IP to IP email CJ with comments regarding Vale Crescent proposals.

There are specific issues with the Shannon Corner bus stop regarding foliage and parking issues near Oxford Crescent and a resident crossover on the corner of South Lane. The bus stop layby to be removed to tie in with the A3 block lane closure (before South Lane).

Southwood Drive: Planned closure for flood relief works. CJ to ask Helene. Diversions for buses. CJ to compile CJ programme of works.

SRETs would be welcomed near Woodfield Gardens . IP will request this in writing to AB. IP

Post-meeting note: Client Responses have been completed and signed off. Detailed design alterations have been received for Robin Hood Roundabout-Coombe Lane Flyover section.

4.8 A3 Robin Hood Roundabout Pegasus Crossing (Build -TS.057.0003584) Stage 3 Road Safety Audit was carried out on 17/6/10 and the report has been received. Designer’s Response DMcK received, Client response with DMcK for senor sign off. DC to send report to IP and PD. DC

Post-meeting note: DM has signed the Client Response for this scheme.

4.9 A3 Kingston Bypass: Warren Drive North to Cranbourne Avenue - Lighting Street lighting scheme. Phase 1 to begin in Feb 2011 and finish April. Phase 2 currently unfunded, and there are no conflicts with Tolworth. RBK lighting contractor has provided comments.

4.10 A3 Robin Hood Way Northbound: Hoppingwood Farm to No.21 Robin Hood Way Resurfacing scheme on service road from Keswick Avenue to Robin Hood Roundabout. Scheme will address issues with speeding traffic, rocking slabs and surfacing. Residents are to be informed of the scheme. Design only 2010/11, implementation 2011/12. MC will discuss programme with MC IP.

4.11 A3 Beverley Way southeast slip-roads on & off, near Coombe Hill House Resurfacing scheme is with Nigel Skull. Due to occur this financial year. Planning application for former petrol station to be checked. TM with Matt Jezzard. Works likely to be NS carried out overnight between January and March, potential to tie in with block lane closures. A Traffic Order is required. 4.12 A3 Hook Rise North and Kingston Bypass U5829 Mike Cook to provide an update. Resurfacing scheme. Potential to tie in with SR’s road safety study. MC

4.13 A3 Coombe Lane Flyover Scheme is with Sylvia Andonopoulos. Refurbishment of the vehicle flyover. Design of expansion joint replacement. Works are programmed this financial year. Scheme is at feasibility stage. The options report is currently awaited. AB circulated to SA / MC for comments Liam Judge’s drawing for Coombe Lane Flyover due for implementation this financial year.

Will require digging on Coombe Lane but no A3 closures. Scope to co-ordinate works with RBK scheme

Southern Gas will be working in Merton immediately after Wimbledon 2011. Traffic will be diverted away from Coombe Lane as a result which may make TM for this scheme easier.

4.14 A3 Hook Underpass Footbridge Scheme is with Sylvia Andonopoulos. Footbridge refurbishment. Works could take place in tandem with A3 road closure. Special investigation into waterproofing failure, concrete testing, expansion joints and paint testing. Works were programmed for 2010/11, but now only investigation will take place this financial year. The options report is currently awaited.

3 night closures are complete, as is all drainage and structural investigations. Awaiting CCTV footage.

4.15 A3 Burlington Road Flyover / Shannon Corner Scheme is with Sylvia Andonopoulos. Refurbishment of the vehicle flyover. Special investigation of bearings and expansion joints. Closure of Coombe Lane is diversion route. Works were programmed for 2010/11, but now only investigation will take place this financial year. The options report is currently awaited.

Work will require overnight lane drops.

4.16 A3 Coombe Lane Flyover and Hook Underpass Drainage Works Scheme is with Dave Cowling. Works will require the DC closure of the A3 for two nights on October 11/12th. As much additional work as possible will take place during this time, including structural investigations. Feedback on success will inform other works in RBK.

PD advised that the Hogsmill culvert was working well, but may block up. PD requires feedback to ensure that the underpass does not flood. May be an EPA responsibility.

4.17 A243 Drainage Works Replacement of Sewer with new trial materials. Due to start November but will affect the Xmas Park and Ride. Potential to slip to February, but would put scheme funding at risk.

This scheme has been cancelled for the time being. The trials have moved to another location – Chertsey Road due to the Christmas Moratorium on works in Kingston.

5. Highways Operations Team Issues

5.1 A3 Raynes Park Resurfacing Night time resurfacing works northbound between Halfords and the Golf Course. Will occur this financial year. PMC issue with NS.

5.2 Environmental Protection duties MJ will mention to Waste Services Manager. MJ is awaiting legal advice on intervention levels. Likely to be raised again MJ during next set of block closures in April / May 2011. If there is sufficient budget, RB Kingston may be able to carry out their duties once. This may result in cleaning every other year. This issue may need escalating.

HOT to report monthly to COO on condition of A3 litter, detritus etc and evidence with photos.

5.3 A3 Subways Graffiti TfL continue to monitor and deal with graffiti as appropriate. Contractor actively removes at present – a 24 hours for GC offensive, 7 days for other. GC to check if this covers footbridges too. Areas around Coombe Boys School, Malden Roundabout and Shannon Corner have been highlighted.

5.4 LEZ sign Sign has been hit again. Hannah Cotton is looking into whether sign can be moved as it has been replaced five times in the past year. SR is working with John Clarke (covering for Hannah Cotton on maternity leave) to address as part of the A3 junction with Fullers Way North collision study. This item will be raised with the above in future meeting notes.

5.5 Chessington Golf Course Signing Signage on lamp column has been replaced by HOT team. Item to be removed from future meeting notes. 5.6 A3 Robin Hood Way Service Road Issues with speeding and condition of road due to cracking. Likely to require a major scheme to strengthen the road. This may be addressed as part of Mike Cook’s resurfacing scheme (item 4.10). HOT to continue to do patch work.

5.7 A3 junction with Princes Avenue – Bollards Following the removal of pedestrian guardrail around the corner of this junction, vehicles are over-running the kerb to bypass queuing traffic approaching Tolworth Roundabout. Bollards have now been implemented. Item will be removed from future meeting notes.

5.8 Chessington Milestone Replacement complete. Item will be removed from future meeting notes.

5.9 Winter Maintenance A243: PD requested that CWoA Bus Stand be included in this. Last Winter there was an issue with the A3 Slip Roads not being done, especially at Hook Road Roundabout. DB will raise with GC. Some overlap with Surrey CC works through using the A309 to turn around and go return to Hinchley Wood.

No bus stands/terminus have been approved this year. London Buses have taken the decision pan-London that it has to be a separate grit run, and is their responsibility.

CWoA is on the TLRN. Tolworth bus stand approved last year, but not this one, however the A3 bus routes will be gritted.

5.10 Malden Rushett – Footway Mounting Problem Suggestion of a bell bollard with a post for streetscape compliance. No HOT budget at present.

5.11 Hook Road South Weight Restriction Advised that it is already signed in 5 places, with an advanced warning sign in place. SD to send PD photos. PD to look at the Traffic Orders.

6. TfL Development Planning Schemes

6.1 A243 Chessington World of Adventures Scheme to provide a signal controlled junction at the northern car park, removal of a pelican crossing and installation of a new bus stop is complete. Stage 3 Road Safety Audit has been completed and received. DC will visit the site on 10/11/10 before issuing a completion certificate.

PD advised that there is an issue with signals where the ahead lane runs while left is held causing driver confusion. MOVA not active as a result. PD / SR discussed at CWoA liaison meeting on 29/9/10. TfL signals previously advised that MOVA junction control would be altered in October.

6.2 A240 12 Kingston Road – Hotel Development £25k allocation for Red Route controls and u-turn improvements at the Jubilee Way junction. The developer for this scheme has gone bankrupt. No new applications at this location yet. PD is still awaiting confirmation of liquidation.

6.3 A243 Leatherhead Road, Harrow Pub – Flats Development Development proposal with a TfL allocation to carry out landscaping work and RB Kingston to undertake improvements in Harrow Close. FH advised that the s.106 has been signed (w/c 19/4/2010) and £8,500 paid. FH awaiting the procedure to obtain the money. DC advised that the frontage works would be excluded from the footway

maintenance scheme.

The developer for this scheme has gone bankrupt. Any progress on delivering a s.278 is now null and void. However, the s.106 must still be delivered. Currently the hoardings are up and the demolition is 50% complete. FH to FH investigate the project costs so far.

6.4 A243 44-60 Leatherhead Road – Housing Development Allocation for footway and crossover construction. Detailed design drawings have been approved (Niall Coward). The S.278 has been passed to the developers, but has yet to be signed. TfL solicitors are to chase. Detailed design for landscaping works has been agreed. Design now includes grass verge and additional trees where footway exceeds 2m in schedule of works.

DC meeting with the developer this week. RBK issued a hoarding license, which is to be displayed on site. HOT has been in touch with the developer as the controller is GC obstructed by fencing. GC to email PD with requirements.

6.5 A243 62-72 Leatherhead Road – Lidl Development Allocation to convert existing pelican crossing to a toucan, provide cycle lanes, right turn pockets and raised junction entry treatments. S.278 agreement complete. Contractor to provide Construction Logistics Plan. Distribution Service Plan approved by FH.

Planning to open the store in February 2011. Toucan crossing conversion is currently on Traffic’s 2011/12 programme and will be brought forward. FH TRO required to facilitate access to Store is still outstanding. Forward Planning to obtain a WBS code to pass to FH to MD provide SR with WBS Code to charge TRO works to in order to complete the double red route design. Change request required to bring scheme onto PMC programme. MD to take forward

PD advised that it is vital that the downtime for conversion of the pelican to a toucan crossing takes place during the school holidays to minimise disruption to pupils and ensure their safety.

6.6 A243 Leatherhead Road – Ellingham Primary School Scoping report sent to FH / AB / SR. FH responded including SR’s comments. FH has provided i-Transport (working on behalf of RB Kingston) with the contract for the Lidl development. AB sent i-Transport a copy of the A243 by Merritt Gardens pedestrian crossing feasibility report. PD advised that so far, this scheme has not been affected by Government cuts.

Additional modelling is required for the school crossing, however Development Planning with formally approve the application. RBK granted planning permission on 21/10/11. No S.106 is required as it is a council development and therefore any possible works will be funded through RBK Highways.

PD / FH / AB / SR met i-Transport and Michael Bloomfield / Peter Czachowski on 24/9/10 to discuss the modelling requirements to ensure that there is no loss of capacity or detrimental effect on journey time along the A243 corridor. I-Transport resubmitted the modelling. TfL-Traffic Directorate to formally approve the application.

6.7 Hospital Scheme is on the SRN so FH is involved. In contact with the developer at the pre-application stage but some missing information from pre-app process. Developer has met with Mark Day (Development Planning) and Forward Planning Team to discuss modelling requirements. Requested to undertake a Saturn model and trip generation figures. FH to copy in Paul Dearman on any correspondence.

FH will look at the TA and requires an agreement in principle before planning can be agreed. Saturn modelling is complete and has been sent to Henry Cresser. FH to FH forward to MD for comments.

The development is now back at the pre-application stage. A Transport Assessment and School Travel Plan have been received by FH to forward to MD / PD. PD requested to be FH cc.d into emails form Jacobs.

6.8 Tesco Tolworth Proposal is still at the pre-application stage. Plans include a smaller store and residential development. MD reported that at the initial meeting it was considered that the impact on the Tolworth Broadway scheme would be significant. It was considered that a reconfiguration of the Broadway scheme on Kingston Rd would be required.

Tesco have agreed to a meeting with the Broadway briefing team and will be charged. Jonathan Canty is the relevant contact in Land Use Planning.

The Tolworth Broadway proposals may have to be reworked with two options (with and without Tescos). The proposed all-movement junction is however, at odds with the all-red junction proposals as part of the Greenway scheme.

6.9 A243 Hook Road Crossover by Hunter Road FH to send procedure note to PD to forward to applicant. GC, SR and PD met applicant on site on 29/9/10. GC to contact Mouchel and FH for a quote for the works. GC FH has responded with guidance to Mr. Calder. GC will quote on the works once it has been approved by Forward Planning, but will try to retrieve stats quotes from BT. This will require the applicant to submit a planning application. PD will be in contact with the resident to inform him to expect a response from TfL shortly.

A second option is for Mr Calder to knock down his garden wall, although this isn’t supported 100%.

6.10 Barwell Garage 170 Leatherhead Road Conversion to affordable housing. FH confirmed that no application has been received by TfL despite the applicant having spoken to the developer. PD to meet with the developer’s project manager and liaise with TfL with regards to maintaining ‘in’ access. Mark Day dealing from Development Planning. Involves removing two crossovers to create one and a lighting column needs removing. Not minor

S.278 works.

In addition, when the hoardings went up, many of TfL assets were affected. Advised that the site manager may have changed. 6.11 White Hart, Hook Road by Trewenna Drive Scheme to turn into sheltered housing accommodation. Planning permission was granted in the past. The access will be from the rear, not Hook Road.

7. TfL Borough Projects and Programmes Schemes

7.1 Tolworth Broadway Trial holes on the roundabout are to be carried out and consultants are calculating the quote. The scheme has been put forward for European Status. Garrett Emerson’s directive on no new traffic signals is a risk to the scheme. Build is expected in June 2011. Studio Egret West have provided the Stage E report listing various stakeholder comments and responses as well as the Safety Audit. The scheme may be affected by the Olympics.

TfL’s Traffic Directorate have flagged concerns about the degree of saturation caused by the traffic signals (90%+) and will not approve the scheme. Decision on modelling to be made in late September – still with approved base VISSIM.

At the Streetscape Review meeting on 15/7/10, Dana Skelley (Director of Roads) did not support the use of multi- shaded resin bound gravel for the central ‘green ribbon’ on maintenance grounds. Case needs to be built for using green resin. RB Kingston are escalating the concerns. David Rowe and Peter McBride are liasing with RBK (Jay Judge) on this issue. PB has spoken to Howard Booth regarding trees. Linked to the final decision with materials. Communications have been received.

BR has a lighting scheme for the roundabout and underpass this financial year. Thomas Sudhoff agreed (email 20/7/10) that PMC’s scheme is unlikely to affect the pedestrian path lighting to be carried out as part of this major scheme and should go ahead. Phase 1 underpass is going ahead, phase 2 roundabout will be programmed fro 2011/12. Issues with phasing of lighting works and design of lighting. PB to liaise with BR and CJ to co-ordinate works.

7.2 Garrison Lane LIP funding has been transferred to RB Kingston. Parking bays are being re-created as half-on half-off footway parking areas to mitigate head-on bus conflicts.

7.3 LIP2 Committee approval has been received; Neighbourhood committee executive sign-off is no longer required. Public consultation in January 2011.

There may be other requests for LIP money re-allocation.

PD is disappointed with the 4% reduction in RB Kingston’s LIP allocation following the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review.

7.4 Bus Stop Accessibility and Enabling Works PD asked who new contact for BSA works within TfL was. Advised it is Richard Fullager in BPaP. London Buses want more bus stops around Malden Manor. Hail & Ride are working with Andy Nunney, however it will need councillor buy-in. Proximity to 3 schools. Enabling works sit with Lennox Davidson and Richard Fullager. PB not aware of 2011/12 budgets yet.

7.5 CWoA Bus Stand Issues of safety and accessibility at the Chessington Bus Stand. CWoA will be resurfacing car park in winter. Opportunity for TfL to fund small kerb works to make stops DDA compliant at this time. PD is raising issue on behalf of CWoA and has met with Craig Dunkley. Liaison needed with Bus Infrastructure – Paul Ross/Linda Moss and Richard Fullager.

8. Any Other Business

8.1 A3 Hook Roundabout British Gas propose a new pipe over the A3 Hook Roundabout. Initial programme suggests in 2011.

8.2 Air Quality RB Kingston raised concerns over the air quality on the A3 and A243 as there are higher than average incidences of breathing related illnesses. PD asked if air quality is monitored. Niall Coward previously provided contact details for PD to meet with the Action Group. Air Quality contact is Nicola Cheetham, tree planting Howard Booth.

8.3 A243 Leatherhead Road outside the Star Pub Following receipt of a CS enquiry and a request to widen the shared use footway along this section. TfL are responsible for lighting, nearby refuges and other areas despite this being part of Surrey. Any conversion of grass verge to hardstanding would need to be discussed with TfL’s Environment Team. Surrey support scheme but are unwilling to fund.

SR has sent follow up to CS enquiry indicating scheme will not be progressed. PD provided the 1996 agreement between RBK and SCC and petrol station. Item to be removed from future meeting notes.

8.4 Royston Court – Parking Issues PD informed AB / SR of difficulties in refuse vehicles turning due to residents parking in turning area. SR to produce yellow lines design and send to PD. RB Kingston to install AB and raise TMO. AB to raise PO for £950 for the scheme. Has been implemented by RB Kingston.

8.5 A3 Beverley Way – Parking Issues IP contacted AB / SR regarding parking outside Beverley Way residences. Narrow carriageway causing safety concerns with vehicles exiting driveways. Will be incorporated into BSA works. IP, SR and CJ to discuss. Public consultation required (NH to approve). SR to email IP prior. Suggested a single red up to Cambridge Avenue negotiable 7-7pm. SR to look into 7-10, 4-7.

8.6 Hook Rise South Objection to order overruled by committee. Yellow lines were installed in September.

8.7 Traffic Signals Review PD indicated that there are two sites on Kingston’s roads that have been highlighted for removal. None are proposed on the TLRN in Kingston. Any alternative measures will have to be funded from the LIP funding. Paul Drummond to meet with TfL signals to discuss removal sites

8.8 Cycle Parking Dominic Green is leading on this from TfL PMC. AB to AB chase DG for progress.

DG has supplied a list of sites for cycle parking. RB Kingston requested to view.

8.9 Alms House Lane off Leatherhead Lane Congestion problem at the sports ground used by the school could be a potential TLRN safety issue. Suggestion of marshalls for future events and improved events management.

CWoA S.106 agreement provision for funding to widen Alms House Lane. FH to confirm. FH

Next meetings: Friday 21st January 2011 – 10.30am St Pancras, 10th floor yellow section, Palestra