Decision details

It was reported that the Council has received an application from Langtree Property Partners, Warrington, via their agent, Spawforths, Wakefield, to divert Footpath 20 Failsworth under S257 Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to facilitate the proposed development of a food retail unit at Hollinwood Junction, Albert Street, Failsworth. The diversion was considered necessary in order to implement the planning permission

Ward councillors and footpath societies had been consulted and no objections had been received.

Options Considered

Option 1: To approve the recommendation.

Option 2: Not to approve the recommendation

Resolved

That the application for a Public Path Diversion & Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order for the diversion of Footpath 20 Failsworth, under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and Section 53A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, be approved as detailed in the report and the Director of Environment and the Director of Legal 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.