Monday 9 November 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 6 July 2009 (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

Presentation by Mr Terry Faull, Chairman of the Devon Countryside Access Forum.

5. Definitive Map Review

(a) Parish Reviews

(i) Definitive Map Review 2007-2009

Parish of Barnstaple

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/240/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/09/240/HQ) (Page 5) and background papers sent separately. The report examines suggestions arising out of the Definitive Map review in the Town of Barnstaple and its surrounding former Borough area considered as a parish.

Electoral Divisions: Barnstaple North and Barnstaple South

(ii) Definitive Map Review 2009

Parish of Thurlestone

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/241/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/09/241/HQ) (Page 29) and background papers sent separately. The report examines four suggestions arising from the Definitive Map Review in the Parish of Thurlestone in the District of South Hams.

Electoral Division: Thurlestone, Salcombe Allington

(iii) Definitive Map Review 2007-2009

Parish of Lamerton

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/242/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/09/242/HQ) (Page 44) and background papers sent separately. The report examines the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Lamerton in the district of West Devon.

Electoral Division: Bideford South Hartland

(iv) Definitive Map Review 2008-2009

Parish of Hartland

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/243/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/09/243/HQ) (Page 52) and background papers sent separately. The report examines the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Hartland in the district of North Devon and determines three applications made by the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF).

Electoral Division: Bideford South Hartland

(v) Definitive Map Review

Parish of Thelbridge (part 1)

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/244/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/09/244/HQ) (Page 62) and background papers sent separately. The report examines the route referred to as Suggestion 1 arising out of the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Thelbridge in the district of Mid Devon.

Electoral Division: Newton St Cyres and Sandford

(b) Schedule 14 Applications

(i) Parish of Culmstock

Schedule 14 Application Addition of a Byway Open to all Traffic along the Route known as Pitt Lane in Culmstock and Hemyock

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/245/HQ - text onlyEEC/09/245/HQ) (Page 82) and background papers sent separately. This report relates to a Schedule 14 Application made by the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) to add a Byway Open to all Traffic (BOAT) along a route known as Pitt Lane in the Parishes of Culmstock and Hemyock.

Electoral Division: Willand Uffculme

(ii) Definitive Map Review: Bovey Tracey

Claimed Bridleway: Part of Former Teign Valley Railway

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/09/246/HQ - text onlyEEC/09/246/HQ) (Page 93). This report is by way of addition to that made to members at the last Meeting, as it was then felt that a site meeting would be a useful preliminary to any decision.

Electoral Division: Bovey Tracey Rural

6. 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:

(a) Footpath Nos. 12, Offwell and 7 Monkton Definitive Map Modification Order 2008 Order not confirmed (Page 97).

(b) Byway Open to All Traffic No. 7 Rattery (Willing Lane), Definitive Map Modification Order 2008 Order not confirmed (Page 98) County Solicitor to report

7. Modification Orders

The following Modification Orders have been confirmed:

(i) Braunton Footpath No. 1 Heanton Punchardon Footpath No. 24 Modification Order 2009 (Page 99)

(ii) Brentor Footpath No. 4 - Modification Order 2009 (Page 100)

(iii) Copplestone Footpath No 54 Modification Order 2009 (Page 101)

(iv) Milton Abbot Footpath No. 13 - Modification Order 2009 (Page 102)

(v) Milton Abbot Restricted Byway No. 14 - Modification Order 2009 (Page 103)

8. Public Path Orders

The following Public Path Orders have been made and confirmed under delegated powers:

(a) Diversion Orders

(i) Bere Ferrers Footpath No. 89 - Diversion Order 2009 (Page 104)

(ii) Bondleigh Footpath No. 4 and Winkleigh Footpath No. 27 Diversion Order 2009 (Page 105)

(iii) Chawleigh Footpath No. 3 - Diversion Order 2009 (Page 106)

(iv) Coldridge Bridleway No. 9 and Footpath No. 23 Diversion Order 2009 (Page 107)

(v) Colyton Footpath Nos. 7 8 Diversion Order 2009 (Page 108)

(vi) Highampton Footpath No. 5 - Diversion Order 2008 (Pages 109 110)

(vii) Highampton Footpath No. 9 - Diversion Order 2008 (Page 111)

(viii) Lamerton Footpath No 1 Diversion Order 2009 (Page 112)

(b) Creation Orders/Agreements

(i) Coldridge Bridleway No. 9 and Footpath No. 23 Creation Agreement (Page 113)

(ii) South Huish Footpath Nos. 12a 22 and South Milton Footpath No. 9 Creation Order 2009 (Page 114)

(iii) Sourton Bridleway No. 39 Creation Agreement (Pages 115 116)

(c) Extinguishment Order

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

South Huish Footpath No. 12a South Milton Footpath No. 9 Extinguishment Order 2009 (Page 114)

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 Sanders (Chairman), Bowden (Vice-Chairman), Brook, Colthorpe, Diviani, Eastman, Hawkins, Fowler and Taylor

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.