Decision details

Consideration was given to a report which sought approval to the making of a Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order for Footpath 146 Saddleworth (part) at Hill Top Cottages, Knott Hill Lane, Delph.

The Council had received an application from a resident of 1 Hill Top Cottages for the diversion of Footpath 146 Saddleworth (part) which passed through the gardens of property numbers 1-3. The applicant proposed a diversion along the land boundary. Associated works to facilitate the diversion included widening the existing gap in the dry-stone wall, installation of a gate and creation of a ramp due to the level difference. The distance travelled around the diversion was minor. Any inconvenience to members of the public would be minimal. Users of the diverted route would not be deterred from using the route, which could occur if using the existing alignment as it passed across the garden areas of properties 1-3.

Options considered:

Option 1 – To approve the recommendation.

Option 2 – Not to approve the recommendation.

RESOLVED that the application be approved as recommended and that the Council make a Public Path Diversion & Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order for the (part) diversion of Footpath 146 Saddleworth (part) under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and Section 53A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 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.