Issue - meetings

The Panel gave consideration to a report seeking approval of the making of a Combined Diversion, Modification of Definitive Map and Statement Order for Footpath 83 Crompton (part) and an Extinguishment Order for the un-recorded highway at Heyhill Farm, Low Crompton Road, Royton.

A ‘Draft Guidance on diversion or extinguishment of rights of way that pass-through gardens, farmyards and Commercial premises’ had been published by the Government that described the problems of Public Rights of Ways that passed through contained spaces, such as private gardens.

The application had been considered in the light of the draft guidance, in the interests of the residents and footpath users, it was considered that the footpaths should be diverted/extinguished and that delegation be given to Officers to carry out the necessary procedures in the event that no objections to the order are received.

Options considered: -

Option 1: to approve the amended recommendation.

Option 2: not to approve the amended recommendation.

RESOLVED that:

1.    a Combined Public Path Diversion Order for the diversion of Footpath 83 Crompton (part) under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 as detailed in the report and officers be authorised to carry out the necessary procedures with a view to confirming the Order in the event that no objections are made to the Order be approved.

2.    Modification Order to the Definitive Map and Statement for Footpath 83 (part) as detailed in the report be approved.

3.    Public Path Extinguishment Order for the un-recorded highway at Heyhill Farm, Low Crompton Road, Royton as detailed in the report under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 and officers be authorised to carry out the necessary procedures with a view to confirming the Order in the event that no objections are made to the Order be approved.