Decision details

To approve a draft Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) that has been developed for Crawley for consultation. The LCWIP is a costed plan which identifies a borough-wide cycle network and walking zones/routes to enable a significant increase in cycling and walking.

Developed in line with Department for Transport guidance, the LCWIP details a programme of infrastructure improvements for future investment and is a key document to inform the Local Plan.

RESOLVED

That the Cabinet:

a)         approves the draft Crawley LCWIP that has been developed for consultation

b)         delegates authority to the Head of Economy and Planning*, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Sustainability, to consider the responses to the consultation and either:

i)          make minor amendments to the Crawley LCWIP in response to the consultation and adopt the amended the LCWIP*

or

ii)         if there are major amendments required to the draft plan then produce an updated version of the Crawley LCWIP follow further Cabinet consideration and adoption.

*(Generic Delegation 7 will be used to enact this recommendation).

Reasons for the Recommendations

The LCWIP provides a key document to inform the planning authority Local Plan. This enables clear discussions with developers on providing safe, accessible, connected, people-centred neighbourhoods for homes and business, ensuring full linkage with the wider town cycle network and formally evaluated walking routes.

Having an LCWIP will put Crawley Borough Council in a favourable position to apply for government funding for walking & cycling schemes when this comes forward.