A meeting of the Public Rights of Way Committee will be held on the above date at 2.15pm 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 6 March 200 7 (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. Broadhempston Footpath No. 2

In accordance with Standing Order 23, Councillor Cook has asked that the Committee consider the proposed diversion of this Footpath.

5. Devon Local Access Forum

Minutes of meetings held on 14 February and 25 April 2007, attached (Pages 6 and 13).

6. Definitive Map Review

(a) Parish Reviews

(i) Definitive Map Review 1996-2007: Parish of Uffculme

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/186/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/186/HQ) and associated background papers on proposals arising from the review of the Parish of Uffculme affecting Routes 8, 9, 10 and 11, attached (Page 22).

Electoral Divisions: Willand Uffculme and Cullompton Rural

(ii) Definitive Map Review 2006-2007 : Parish of Malborough

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/187/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/187/HQ) and associated background papers on proposals arising from the review of the Parish of Malborough and the determination of a claim under Schedule 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to record a public footpath, attached (Page 41).

Electoral Divisions: Thurlestone, Salcombe Allington

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

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/188/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/188/HQ) on proposals arising from the review of the Parish of Dunterton, attached (Page 52).

Electoral Division: Okehampton Rural

(iv) Definitive Map Review 2006-2007: Parish of Braunton (Part 2)

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/189/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/189/HQ) and associated background papers on proposals arising from the review of the Parish of Braunton, attached (Page 54).

Electoral Division: Braunton Rural

(b) Schedule 14 Applications

Definitive Map Review: Bishopsteignton - Claimed Bridleway: Track through Melland s Copse (Minute *PR/53(b)/6 March 2007)

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/190/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/190/HQ) and associated background papers on the determination of a claim under Schedule 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to record a bridleway following the site inspection undertaken on 23 April 2007, attached (Page 82).

Electoral Division: Teign Estuary

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

Report of decisions and directions received from the Secretary of State, namely:

(i) Teignmouth Footpath No.3 public inquiry route confirmed (Page 85);

(ii) Morchard Bishop Bridleway No. 52 route confirmed as Restricted Byway (Page 86);

(iii) Morchard Bishop No. 53/Woolfardisworthy No. 36/Sandford No. 45 Bridleway route confirmed as Restricted Byway (Page 87);

(iv) Morchard Bishop Bridleway No. 55 proposed to be confirmed as Byway Open to All Traffic (Page 88) - County Solicitor to report

8. Sourton Footpath No. 1 - Modification Order 2006

Report of above Modification Order being confirmed as unopposed, (Page 89).

9. Public Path Orders

(a) Diversion Orders

(i) Proposed Diversion: Bridleway Nos. 10 11, Coldridge (Minute*PR/56(a)(i)/6 March 2007

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/191/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/191/HQ) and associated background papers on the diversion of a public bridleway to overcome a longstanding obstruction following the site inspection undertaken on 23 April 2007, attached (Page 90).

Electoral Division: Newton St Cyres Sandford

(ii) Southwest Coast Path: Man Sands Beach, Kingswear

Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/07/192/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/07/192/HQ), attached (Page 93).

In accordance with Standing Order 23, Councillor Hawkins has asked that the Committee be advised of the diversion of the Coast Path at Man Sands beach following winter storms.

Electoral Division: Dartmouth Kingswear

(b) Public Path Orders

Report of Public Path Orders made and confirmed under delegated powers, as follows:

(i) Bridford Footpath No. 32 - Diversion Order 2007 (Page 96),

(ii) Down St. Mary Footpath No. 18 Morchard Bishop Footpath No. 57- Diversion Order 2006 (Page 97),

(iii) Halwill Bridleway No. 11 Northlew Bridleway No. 27 - Diversion Order 2006 (Page 98),

(iv) Holbeton Footpath No 6 Diversion Order 2007 (Page 99),

(v) Loxbeare Footpath No. 8 - Diversion Order 2007 (Page 100),

(vi) Newton St. Petrock Footpath No. 1 - Diversion Order 2007 (Page 101),

(vii) North Molton Footpath No. 6 - Diversion Order 2006 (Page 102),

(viii) Shobrooke Footpath Nos 20 21 - Diversion Order 2006 (Page 103),

(ix) Washford Pyne Footpath No. 5, 6 7 - Diversion Order 2006 (Page 104).

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, Hawkins, Hosking, Shadrick and 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 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 made to the Chief Executive s Directorate, County Hall, Exeter by 12 noon on the third working day before the relevant meeting. Please ring Exeter 01392 382264.

Copies of this Agenda and/or Reports may be made available in other formats (e.g. large print, audio tape, Braille or other languages). Please contact the Information Centre on 01392 380101 for more information.