Decision details

The Panel considered a report that sought approval for the making of a Definitive Map Modification Order in respect of a route which ran between Standedge Foot Road and Huddersfield Road, Diggle.

The application was received in respect of the application route which was claimed to be a bridleway. However, unusually, the Application was

not supported by any User Evidence Forms showing the use made of the application route. The application route was not recorded on the Definitive Map and Statement for the area and was not identified on either the draft or provisional maps prepared in the early 1950’s. Numerous maps had been provided by the British Horse Society (BHS) in support of the application. However, no User Evidence showing the use made of the route by horses had been submitted. The BHS has been requested to provide user evidence but has refused to do so and had requested that the application be determined based on the map evidence alone.

Options considered:

Option 1: to approve the recommendation.

Option 2: not to approve the recommendation.

Option 3: to withdraw the application.

RESOLVED that, the application be withdrawn to allow the Landowners to have notification of the application.