Agenda item

6.1

The Interim Head of Planning submitted a report seeking authority to process the Public Path Diversion Order required altering the course of definitive public footpath BRA/71, at Stopes Road, Stannington. The report stated that it was proposed by the land owner of Broad Oaks Farm to divert a 120m section of footpath by moving it 22 metres to the West.  Although the proposed route would be slightly longer, it was considered by the land owner that it would be beneficial in terms of security and privacy at the Farm and that it would be an easier walk through open fields, with pedestrians not in potential conflict with private vehicle movements around the Farm.

6.2

RESOLVED: That (a) no objection be raised to the proposed diversion of definitive public footpath BRA/71, as detailed in the report of the Interim Head of Planning and as shown on the plan now exhibited, subject to satisfactory arrangements being made with the Statutory Undertakers with regard to their mains and services that may be affected; and

(b) authority be given to the Director of Legal & Governance to:

(i)        take all necessary action to divert the footpath under the powers contained within Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980;

(ii)      confirm the Order as an Unopposed Order, in the event of no objections being received, or any objections received being resolved; and

(iii)     submit the Order to the Secretary of State for confirmation in the event that objections received cannot be resolved.