Decision

Approved submission of the Order to the
Secretary of State for a decision on whether or not it should
be confirmed.

The Authority supports the confirmation of the Order.

Reasons for the decision

The proposed Order route will provide a
diverted route which would replicate the likely route of an
Order
had one been made under s257 of the Town and Country Planning Act
1981 (TCPA) at the time planning permission was granted for
extension
of the building which led to obstruction of the path.

The making of the Order is in the public interest to allow
continued use of the existing footpath without
obstruction and it is expedient to make an order to resolve the
issue and without which the footpath
would remain obstructed.

Alternative options considered

An alternative diversion has been considered
which runs across a section of land owned by the Parish Council.
The Parish Council have declined to agree to that route crossing
their land.