Engagement Report for Clifton Hill School, Chaldon Road Signalised Crossing Scheme

Thank you to everyone who took time to share their views on the proposed Raised Signalised Pedestrian Crossing Scheme for Clifton Hill School, Chaldon Road, Caterham on the Hill.  We value your involvement and the feedback provided. 

Following a detailed review of all comments received during the public engagement period, officers have carefully considered both the support expressed and the concerns raised. 

What you Said

The feedback shows strong broad support for the introduction of a safer crossing outside Clifton Hill School with most respondents highlighting the clear safety benefits of protecting pupils with disabilities, mobility challenges and limited road awareness. 

Many respondents highlighted regular difficulties with crossing the road and concerns about fast moving traffic. 

Concerns centre primarily on the raised table, potential congestion and preference for alternative crossing types and existing parking issues to be addressed, rather than opposition to the principle of a crossing. 

Officers Recommendation 

Taking into account both the strong and widespread support and the strong safety benefits identified, the Council considers that the scheme will deliver meaningful improvements to road safety outside the school, officers have advised to proceed with the scheme. 

County Councillor Decision 

The County Councillor for the division has reviewed the engagement findings and decided to support progressing the scheme, taking into account both resident feedback and his support for making roads safer outside schools. 

As a result, the traffic calming proposal will proceed to the statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) stage. 

A draft TRO will now be prepared and advertised for statutory consultation. This legal process provides a further opportunity for formal opportunities to be submitted before a decision is made on whether the traffic calming scheme is to be implemented. 

You can download the full engagement report here