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The Committee considered a report of the Director of Environment that subsequent to the confirmation of the public path diversion order for the diversion of Footpath 52, Failsworth it is necessary for Oldham Council as Highway Authority to amend the definitive map and statement for the aforementioned footpath to reflect the diversion.

Definitive Footpath 52, Failsworth was diverted under section 257 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 in accordance with planning permission granted for the development of land at Lumm Farm, Lumb Lane, Littlemoss, Droylsden 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 on 16th January 2025. The reason for the lengthy delay in confirming the Order was because the diverted route crossed the boundary into Tameside and it was necessary to wait until Tameside also made a diversion order for the continuation of the diverted footpath route. As a result of this it is required for Oldham Council to make the necessary amendments to the Definitive Map and Statement.

Options considered:

Option 1: To approve the recommendation.

Option 2: Not to approve the recommendation.

RESOLVED: That the Council make a Modification Order in respect of the diversion of Footpath 52 Failsworth 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