Issue - meetings

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Environment that sought approval to amend the Borough of Oldham Definitive Map and Statement for Footpath 45 Oldham following the confirmation of the diversion of the footpath by a Public Path Diversion Order.

Definitive Footpath 45 Oldham was diverted under s257 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, in accordance with planning permission granted for the development of land at Rosary Road, Oldham (PA/331978/12) by a Public Path Diversion Order in 2013. The Order was to come into effect when the diverted route was provided to the Council’s reasonable satisfaction. Subsequently, this Order was Confirmed as an Unopposed Order on 16 January 2025, and subsequently brought into effect. As a result of this, Oldham Council has to make the necessary amendments to the Definitive Map and Statement in respect of the footpath.

Options considered:

Option 1: To approve the recommendation

Option 2: Not to approve the recommendation

RESOLVED: That the Council make a Definitive Map Modification Order in respect of the diversion of Footpath 45 Oldham under section 53(2)(b) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as detailed in the report and the Director of Environment and the Director of Legal Services be authorised to carry out the necessary procedures.