Monday 2 March 2009

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 10 November 2008 (Page 5).

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

Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture to report on the meeting held on 13 February 2009.

5. Definitive Map Review

(a) Parish Reviews

(i) Definitive Map Review 2006-09

Parish of Braunton (Part 5)

Report the Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/35/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/09/35/HQ) (Page 9) and background papers sent separately. The report examines claims from applications arising out of the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Braunton and Georgeham.

Electoral Division: Braunton Rural

(ii) Definitive Map Review 2005/09

Parish of Milton Abbot

Report the Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/36/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/09/36/HQ) (Page 20) and background papers sent separately. The report concerns the Definitive Map Review in the Parish of Milton Abbot.

Electoral Division: Okehampton Rural

(iii) Definitive Map Review 2007-2009

Parish of Heanton Punchard Route 2

Report the Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/37/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/09/37/HQ) (Page 36) and background papers sent separately. The report examines further the evidence for one of four claims or proposals for suggested changes arising out of the Definitive Map Review in the Parish of Heanton Punchardon in North Devon, considered at the last Committee meeting.

Electoral Division: Braunton Rural

(iv) Definitive Map Review 2008/09

Parish of Welcombe

Report the Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/38/HQ - text only | pdf | supplementary information EEC/09/38/HQ) (Page 48). The report examines the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Welcombe.

Electoral Division: Bideford South Hartland

(v) Definitive Map Review 1996-2009

Parish of Colebrooke

Report the Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/39/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/09/39/HQ) (Page 50). The report examines the Definitive Map Review in the Parish of Colebrooke.

Electoral Division: Crediton Rural

(b) Schedule 14 Application

Definitive Map Review:

Vixen Tor, Whitchurch

Report of the Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/40/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/09/40/HQ) (Page 54) and background papers sent separately. This is a report concerning Schedule 14 applications for four footpaths across the Vixen Tor enclosure in the parish of Whitchurch.

Electoral Division: Yelverton Rural

(c) Unclassified County Road (UCR) 175, Bere Ferrers

Report withdrawn.

Electoral Division: Yelverton Rural

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

The following decisions and directions have been received from the Secretary of State:

(i) Direction: Appeals against refusal to make orders in respect of claims in parishes of Upottery, Cotleigh and Yarccombe, Farway and Southleigh. To note that 17 appeals have been dismissed, but 12 appeals have been upheld and orders are required to be made.

(ii) Inquiry: Bishopsteignton Bridleway No. 16 Definitive Map Modification Order 2008 not confirmed (Page 80)

(iii) Written Representations: Okehampton Hamlets Bridleway No. 2 Definitive Map Modification Order 2006 not confirmed (Page 81)

5. Modification Orders

The following Modification Orders have been confirmed:

(i) Colebrooke Footpath No. 20 Definitive Map Modification Order 2008 (Page 82)

(ii) Colebrooke Byway Open To All Traffic No. 21 Definitive Map Modification Order

2008 (Page 83)

(iii) Lifton Restricted Byway No. 14 Definitive Map Modification Order 2008 (Page 84)

(iv) Okehampton Bridleway No. 48 Definitive Map Modification Order 2008 (Page 85)

6. Public Path Orders

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

(i) Bere Ferrers Footpath No. 20 - Diversion Order 2008 (Page 86)

(ii) Exeter Footpath No. 15 - Diversion Order 2008 (Page 87)

(iii) Exmouth Footpath No. 5 - Diversion Order 2008 (Page 88)

(iv) Hartland Footpath Nos. 13, 50 65 Diversion Order 2008 (Page 89)

(v) Kentisbeare Footpath No. 2 Diversion Order 2007 (Page 90)

(vi) Morchard Bishop Footpath No. 27 Diversion Order (Page 91)

(vii) Mortehoe Footpath No. 3 - Diversion Order 2008 (Page 92)

(viii) Rose Ash Bridleway No. 2 Diversion Order 2007 (Page 93)

(b) Public Inquiry, Decision

The following decision has been received from the Secretary of State:

Exbourne Footpath No. 1 Diversion Order 2007 (Page 94) not confirmed (apart from minor section)

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 (Vice-Chairman), 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.