A meeting of the Public Rights of Way Committee will be held on the above date at 2.15 p.m . at County Hall, Exeter to consider the following matters.

P. NORREY

Chief Executive

A G E N D A

PART I OPEN COMMITTEE

1. Apologies for Absence

2. Minutes of the meeting held on 14 November 2006 (previously circulated).

3. Items Requiring Urgent Attention

Items which in the opinion of the Chairman should be considered at the meeting as matters of urgency.

MATTERS FOR DECISION

4. Devon Countryside Access Forum

Minutes of the meeting held on 24 November 2006, attached (Page 5).

5. Definitive Map Review

(a) Parish Reviews

(i) Definitive Map Review 2006-2007: Parish of Braunton (Part 1)

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/54/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/54/HQ), attached (Page 21) and background papers (circulated separately) examines five suggestions arising out of the Definitive Map Review in the Parish of Braunton.

Electoral Division(s): Braunton Rural

(ii) Definitive Map Review 2004-2007: Parish of Lewtrenchard

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/55/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/07/55/HQ), attached (Page 46) concerns the Definitive Map Review in the Parish of Lewtrenchard.

Electoral Division(s): Okehampton Rural

(iii) Definitive Map Review 2005-2007: Parish of Frithelstock

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/56/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/56/HQ), attached (Page 48) and background papers (circulated separately) deals with the Definitive Map Review for the parish of Frithelstock and the determination of a claim under Schedule 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to record of a byway open to all traffic.

Electoral Division(s): Bideford East

(iv) Definitive Map Review 2006-2007: Parish of West Alvington

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/57/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/57/HQ), attached (Page 55) and background papers (circulated separately) deals with the Definitive Map Review for the parish of West Alvington and the determination of a claim under Schedule 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to record of a footpath.

Electoral Division(s): Thurlestone, Salcombe Allington

(b) Schedule 14 Application: Definitive Map Review: Bishopsteignton: Claimed Bridleway: Track through Melland s Copse

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/58/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/58/HQ), attached (Page 61) and background papers (circulated separately) deals with the determination of a claim under Schedule 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to record of a bridleway.

Electoral Division(s): Teign Estuary

6. Public Inquiry, Informal Hearing and Written Representation Decisions; Directions and High Court Appeals

(a) The following decisions and directions have been received from the Secretary of State:-

Ilfracombe, Footpath No. 1 Modification Order 1997 Route confirmed following Public Inquiry.

(b) High Court Appeal: Kingswear Footpath No. 52 Judicial Review

County Solicitor to report.

7. Modification Orders

The following Modification Orders have been confirmed as unopposed:-

(a) Kingsbridge, Footpath No. 6 Modification Order 2006 (Page 66);

(b) Kingsbridge, Footpath No. 14 Modification Order 2006 (Page 67);

(c) Kingsbridge, Byway Nos. 16 17 Modification Order 2006 (Page 68);

(d) Kingsbridge, Footpath No. 18 Modification Order 2006 (Page 69);

(e) Moretonhampstead, Footpath No. 48 Modification Order 2006 (Page 70);

(f) Sourton, Footpath No. 1 Modification Order 2006 (Page 71);

(g) Sourton, Footpath No. 9 Modification Order 2006 (Page 72).

8. Public Path Orders

(a) Diversion Orders

(i) Proposed Diversion: Bridleway Nos. 10 11, Coldridge

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/59/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/59/HQ), attached (Page 73) considers options for the diversion of Bridleway Nos. 10 11, Coldridge against the wishes of the landowner to resolve a long standing obstruction resulting from development at Southmoor Farm.

Electoral Division(s): Newton St. Cyres Sandford

(ii) The following Public Path Orders have been made and confirmed under delegated powers:-

(A) Bampton, Footpath No. 12 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 77);

(B) Bradstone, Footpath No. 3 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 78);

(C) Braunton, Footpath No. 43 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 79);

(D) Cadeleigh, Footpath No. 2 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 80);

(E) Charleton, Footpath No. 2- Diversion Order 2001 (Page 81);

(F) Cheriton Bishop, Bridleway No. 3a Diversion Order 2006 (Page 82);

(G) Clayhidon, Footpath No. 8 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 83);

(H) Halwill, Bridleway No. 7 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 84);

(I) Halwill, Bridleway No. 11 Halwill Bridleway No. 27, Northlew Diversion Order 2006 (Page 85);

(J) Hemyock, Footpath No. 19 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 86);

(K) Hemyock, Footpath No. 35 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 87);

(L) Ilfracombe, Bridleway No. 31 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 88);

(M) Morchard Bishop, Footpath Nos. 41 45 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 89);

(N) Northlew, Footpath No. 11 Diversion Order 2005 (Page 90);

(O) Oakford Footpath No. 5a Diversion Order 2006 (Page 91);

(P) Satterleigh Warkleigh, Footpath No. 1 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 92);

(Q) Shirwell, Bridleway No. 21 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 93);

(R) Sourton, Footpath No. 4 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 94);

(S) Stokenham, Footpath No. 32 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 95);

(T) Talaton, Footpath No. 7 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 96);

(U) Washfield, Footpath No. 8, Diversion Order 2006 (Page 97);

(V) Hartland, Footpath No. 45 Diversion Order 2006 (Page 98).

(b) Creation Orders/Agreements

(i) Otterton, Footpath No. 5 Creation Agreement 2007 (Page 99);

(ii) Strete, Footpath No. 6 Creation Order 2006 (Page 100);

(iii) Lynton Lynmouth, Bridleway No. 54 Creation Agreement 2006

(Page 101).

(c) Extinguishment Order

Sourton, Footpath No. 6 Extinguishment Order 2006 (Page 102).

PART II ITEMS WHICH MAY BE TAKEN IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

Nil.

Members are reminded that Part II Reports contain exempt information and should therefore be treated accordingly. They should not be disclosed or passed on to any other person(s). Members are also reminded of the need to dispose of such reports carefully and are therefore invited to return them to the Committee Secretary at the conclusion of the meeting for disposal.

MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO SIGN THE ATTENDANCE REGISTER

Membership

Councillors Tucker (Chairman), Brock, Cann, Date, Hawkins, Hosking, Mrs Turner

Declaration of Interests

Members are reminded that they must declare any interest they may have in any item to be considered at this meeting, prior to any discussion taking place on that item.

Access to Information

Any person wishing to inspect any minutes, reports or list of background papers relating to any item on this agenda should contact Barbara Gliddon on Exeter 01392 382264.

Internet

The agendas and minutes of the Public Rights of Way Committee together with officers reports considered by the Committee are now published on the Information Devon Website at:

Access to County Hall

Access to County Hall is restricted and all visitors are requested to report to the Main Reception. Car parking facilities on site are limited. Provision for disabled parking is available. It is advisable to contact County Hall Main Reception in advance on 01392 382504. See attached sheet for Public Transport Links.

Public Participation

Any member of the public resident in the administrative area of the County of Devon may make a presentation on any proposed public footpath order being considered by the Committee. Any request to make a presentation must be given to the Chief Executive s Directorate, County Hall, Exeter by 12 noon on the third working day before the relevant meeting. For further information please contact Barbara Gliddon on Exeter 01392 382264.