Issue - meetings
Claim to Register a Public Footpath on Land at The Meadows, Grotton
Meeting: 26/09/2019 - Traffic Regulation Order Panel (Item 7)
7 Claim to Register a Public Footpath on Land at The Meadows, Grotton 
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To determine an Application submitted under
Schedule 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 requesting
that a Modification Order be made in respect of a route running
over a parcel of land between The Meadows and Bridleway 194
Saddleworth which is shown purple on the attached location
plan
Minutes:
The Panel gave consideration to a report on an Application submitted under Schedule 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, that requested that a Modification Order be made in respect of a route running over a parcel of land between The Meadows and Bridleway 194 Saddleworth (the application route).
The Application was submitted on 15th July 2019 supported by 25 User Evidence Forms that claimed to have used the application route for periods that ranged between 22 and 55 years. The Application had been prompted by challenges to Users of the application route made by one of the Landowners having erected a “Private Land” sign.
The Panel sought clarification on the process from the Landowners perspective. It was noted that the Landowners were informed by the Applicant of the Application and any objections from the Landowner is referred to the Secretary of State for reconsideration.
Options considered:
Option 1: to approve the recommendation that a Modification Order be made in respect of a route running over a parcel of land between The Meadows and Bridleway 194 Saddleworth (the application route).
Option 2: not to approve the recommendation.
RESOLVED that:
1. A Modification Order in respect of the application route under s53 of the 1981 Act be made.
2. The Applicant and the Landowners be notified of the Council’s decision.
3. The Landowners be notified of their Right of Appeal under Schedule 15 of the 1981 Act.