Issue - meetings

To seek approval to the making of a Combined Diversion, Modification of the Definitive Map and Statement Order for Footpath 264 Saddleworth (part)

The Panel gave consideration to a report that sought approval to the making of a Combined Diversion, Modification of the Definitive Map and Statement Order for Footpath 264 Saddleworth (part), a branch proceeding northward via Hollins Hill Farm to Bradbury Lane.

The Panel was informed that the Council had received an application from the owner of Hollins Hill Farm for the diversion of Footpath 264 Saddleworth (part) which passed along the drive of Hollins Hill Farm near to the house and farm buildings.

The application had been considered in the light of draft guidance on public rights of way passing through gardens and farmyards. It was considered that, in the interests of the resident and Footpath users, the Footpath should be diverted and that Officers be given delegated authority to carry out the necessary procedures with a view to confirming the Diversion Order in the event that no objections to the Order were received.

Options Considered.

Option 1: approve the recommendation.

Option 2: not approve the recommendation.

RESOLVED that

1.     A Combined Public Path Diversion Order for the diversion of Footpath 264 Saddleworth (part) under s119 of the Highways Act 1980 as detailed in the report be made 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.

2.     A Modification Order be made to the Definitive Map and Statement for Footpath 264 Saddleworth (part) as detailed in the report.