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The Township Committee considered a
report of the Director of Economy and Place, which sought approval
of a map modification order to upgrade the footpaths stated within
the report, to bridleway and to add a bridleway to the definitive
map and statement running from Wicken Hall Farm/House to an
existing restricted byway (RUPP) MilRupp25 made under the Wildlife
and Countryside Act 1981 and carried out under The Highways Act
1980.
 
The Rights of Way Officer was in
attendance to present the report and to address the questions and
the comments of the Committee Members.
 
Having listened to the Officer’s
presentation, Members agreed in principle with the action outlined
within the report and required further consultation with Ward
Councillors and an additional sight visit.
 
Resolved that the decision be delegated
to the Head of Township and Communities, in consultation with the
Chair and Vice-Chair of the Township and subject to an additional
site visit and consultation with Ward Councillors.
 
Reason for decision:
Additional consultation with Ward
Councillors and an additional site visit would be necessary before
making a decision.
 
Alternatives considered and
rejected:
The only alternative would be to
decline to make the order. This would mean the Council are in
breach of its duty and it would entitle the applicant to appeal to
the Secretary of State under paragraph 4 of Schedule 14 of the
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. There are no alternatives for
the Council to consider we have received an application to process
based on evidence of use and landowner representation as guided by
relevant rights of way legislation.