Thursday 2 June 2011

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 3 March 2010 (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

Draft minutes of the meeting held on 7 April 2011(Page 6)

5. Definitive Map Review

(a) Parish Reviews

(i) Definitive Map Review 2008 - 2011

Parish of West Down

Report of the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/11/85/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/11/85/HQ) (Page 14) and background papers sent separately. The report examines suggestions arising out of the Definitive Map Review in the parish of West Down.

Electoral Division: Combe Martin Rural

(ii) Definitive Map Review

Parish of Cruwys Morchard

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/11/86/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/11/86/HQ) (Page 23) 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 Cruwys Morchard.

Electoral Division: Newton St Cyres Sandford

(iii) Definitive Map Review: Honiton

Claimed Footpath: Church Street, Honiton

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/11/87/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/11/87/HQ) (Page 42) and background papers sent separately. The report concerns a claim made by Honiton Town Council that a route in the town on Honiton in East Devon District, having no current recorded highway status, should be recorded as a public footpath.

Electoral Division: Honiton St Paul s

(iv) Definitive Map Review 2009 - 2010

Parish of Culmstock (part 3)

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/11/88/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/11/88/HQ) (Page 46) and background papers sent separately. The report examines two of the seven suggestions arising from the Definitive Map Review in the Parish of Culmstock in the District of Mid Devon.

Electoral Division: Willand Uffculme

(v) Definitive Map Review 2010 - 2011

Parish of Milton Damerel

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/11/89/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/11/89/HQ) (Page 58). The report examines the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Milton Damerel in Torridge District.

Electoral Division: Holsworthy Rural

(b) Schedule 14 Applications

(i) Claimed Public Bridleway: Lydford, West Devon

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/11/90/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/11/90/HQ) (Page 61) and background papers sent separately. This report relates to a Schedule 14 application, made by Mr P Hackett, on behalf of the South West Riders Group, to record an upgrade Footpath Nos. 41, 49 and 10 (part) in the Parish of Lydford.

Electoral Division: Yelverton Rural

(ii) Definitive Map Review: Kenn

Claimed Public Right of Way: Part Former Driveway of Haldon House, Clapham

Report the Deputy Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture (EEC/11/91/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/11/91/HQ) (Page 75) and background papers sent separately. This report examines a claim that a route in the hamlet of Clapham within the parish of Kenn in Teignbridge District, having no current recorded highway status, should be recorded as a public right of way.

Electoral Division: Exminster Kenton

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) Modification Orders

Public Inquiry: Footpath Nos. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 34, Upottery 28, Yarcombe Definitive Map Modification Order 2009 not confirmed (Page 80).

(b) Public Path Orders

Written representations: Buckland Brewer Footpath No. 5 Diversion Order 2007 (Page 83).

7. Public Path Orders

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

Diversion Orders

(i) Bampton Footpath No. 7 - Diversion Order 2009 (Page 84).

(ii) Bishop's Nympton Footpath No. 9 - Diversion Order 2011 (Page 85).

(iii) Kingsbridge Footpath No. 1 Diversion Order 2010 (Page 86).

(iv) Kingsteignton Footpath No. 5 - Diversion Order 2010 (Page 87).

(v) Malborough Footpath Nos. 66 South Huish 27 Diversion Order 2010

(Page 88).

(vi) Morebath Bridleway No. 14 Division Order 2010 (Page 89).

Creation Orders/Agreements

(i) Bigbury Footpath Nos. 14, 15, 26, 27 28 concurrent Creation and Extinguishment Orders 2010 (Pages 90 91).

(ii) Kingston Footpath No. 7 - Creation Agreement 2011 (Page 92)

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, Eastman, Hawkins, Fowler, Knight 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 382255.

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.

Webcasting of Meetings

The proceedings of this meeting may be recorded for broadcasting on the internet via the County Council s website Information Devon . The whole of the meeting will be broadcast apart from any confidential items which may need to be considered in the absence of the press and public. For more information go to: http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/councildemocracy/decision_making/webcasting.htm

Emergencies

In the event of the fire alarm sounding, leave the building immediately by the nearest available exit, following the fire exit signs. If doors fail to unlock press the Green breakglass next to the door. Do not stop to collect personal belongings, do not use the lifts, do not re-enter the building until told to do so.

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