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Public Rights of Way Committee
Thursday, 19th June, 2014

Public Rights of Way

Committee Agenda

Thu Jun 19 2014

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A meeting of the Public Rights of Way Committee will be held on the above date at 2.00pm 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 Committee meeting held on 25 February 2014 (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 1 May 2014 attached (Page 1).

5. Public Rights of Way Storm Damage Update

Report of the Head of Highways, Capital Development and Waste (HCW/14/48 - text only | pdf HCW/14/48) attached

(Page 9). This report outlines the county wide damage, economic and health impacts and

recommends policy to help manage the network to become more sustainable and resilient.

Electoral Divisions: All

6. Definitive Map Review

Parish Reviews

(a) Definitive Map Review

Parish of Buckland Monachorum

Report of the Head of Highways, Capital Development and Waste (HCW/14/49 - text only | pdf HCW/14/49) attached (Page 15) and background papers. This report examines four proposals arising from the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Buckland Monachorum.

Electoral Division: Yelverton Rural

(b) Definitive Map Review

Parish of Combe Martin Part 2

Report of the Head of Highways, Capital Development and Waste (HCW/14/50 - text only | pdf HCW/14/50) attached

(Page 33) and background papers. This report examines Proposals 9, 10 and 11 of 24

proposals arising from the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Combe Martin.

Electoral Division: Combe Martin Rural

Parish of Dunkeswell

Report of the Head of Highways, Capital Development and Waste (HCW/14/51 - text only | pdf HCW/14/51) attached

(Page 47). The report examines the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Dunkeswell.

Electoral Division: Honiton St. Paul s

(d) Definitive Map Review

Parish of Chawleigh Part 1

Report of the Head of Highways, Capital Development and Waste (HCW/14/52 - text only | pdf HCW/14/52) attached

(Page 51) and background papers. This report examines two proposals arising from the

Definitive Map Review in the parish of Chawleigh.

Electoral Division: Newton St Cyres Sandford

(e) Definitive Map Review 2012-14

Parish of Sidmouth - Part 4

Report of the Head of Highways, Capital Development and Waste (HCW/14/53 - text only | pdf HCW/14/53) attached

(Page 71) and background papers. The report examines five proposals in connection with

the Definitive Map Review for the parish of Sidmouth, to complete the review process in

the parish. The proposals relate to the claimed addition of footpaths and bridleways on

unrecorded routes, three in parts of the town of Sidmouth and two in other areas of the

parish to the east and north of the town, as shown on each of the maps.

Electoral Divisions: Sidmouth Sidford and Ottery St. Mary Rural

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

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

Public Inquiry: Footpath No. 48, Hemyock Definitive Map Modification Order 2012 confirmed.

8. Modification Orders

(a) Footpath Nos 28 and 31, Clayhidon Definitive Map Modification Order 2013 attached (Page 103).

(b) Restricted Byway No. 16, Holbeton Definitive Map Modification Order 2011 attached (Page 104).

(d) Footpath Nos. 21 and 45, Newton and Noss Definitive Map Modification Order 2013 attached (Page 106).

(e) Footpath No. 46, Newton and Noss Definitive Map Modification Order 2013 attached (Page 107).

(f) Footpath Nos. 47, 48 and 49, Newton and Noss Definitive Map Modification Order 2013 attached (Page 108).

(g) Footpath No. 50, Newton and Noss Definitive Map Modification Order 2013 attached (Page 109).

(h) Footpath No. 52, Newton and Noss Definitive Map Modification Order 2013 attached (Page 110).

(i) Footpath No. 28, Newton and Noss Definitive Map Modification Order 2013 attached (Page 111).

(j) Footpath No. 16, Newton and Noss Definitive Map Modification Order 2013 attached (Page 112).

(k) Footpath No. 6, Cheriton Fitzpaine Definitive Map Modification Order 2013 attached (Page 113 ).

(l) Footpath No. 14, Cheriton Fitzpaine Definitive Map Modification Order 2013 attached (Page 114).

9. Public Path Orders

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

(a) Diversion Orders

(i) Footpath Nos. 17, 18, 21 and 22 and Bridleway No. 35, Sparkwell Public Path

Stopping Up and Diversion Order 2014 attached (Page 115).

(ii) Footpath No 4, Aylesbeare Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement

Modification Order 2012 attached (Page 116).

(iii) Footpath No. 21, Morthoe and Bridleway No. 5, Morthoe Public Path Diversion and

Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2014 attached (Page 117-118).

(b) Creation Orders/Agreements

(i) Bridleway No 41, Sourton and Bridleway No. 52, Okehampton Hamlets Public Path

Creation Agreement 2014 attached (Page 119).

(ii) Bridleway No. 39, Sparkwell Public Path Creation Agreement 2014 attached (Page

120).

(iii) Bridleway No. 40 Sparkwell Public Path Creation Agreement 2014 attached (Page

121).

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 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), Brook, Colthorpe, Dempster, Eastman, Gilbert, Hook, Knight (Vice-Chairman) and Morse
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 the Reports or Background Papers relating to any item on this agenda should contact Vicky Moffat on 01392 383691 Agendas, Reports and Minutes of the Committee are published on the County Council s website at: http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/councildemocracy/decision_making/cma/index_prw.htm For further information please contact Vicky Moffat on 01392 383691.
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. For further information please contact Vicky Moffat on 01392 383691.
Webcasting and Reporting of Meetings and Proceedings
The proceedings of this meeting may be recorded for broadcasting live on the internet via the Democracy Centre on the County Council s website. The whole of the meeting may 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.devoncc.public-i.tv/core/ In addition, anyone wishing to film part or all of the proceedings may do so unless the press and public are excluded for that part of the meeting or there is good reason not to do so, as directed by the Chairman. Any filming must be done as unobtrusively as possible from a single fixed position without the use of any additional lighting; focusing only on those actively participating in the meeting and having regard also to the wishes of any member of the public present who may not wish to be filmed. As a matter of courtesy, anyone wishing to film proceedings is asked to advise the Chairman or the Democratic Services Officer in attendance so that all those present may be made aware that is happening. Members of the public may also use Facebook and Twitter or other forms of social media to report on proceedings at this meeting.
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.
Mobile Phones
Please switch off all mobile phones before entering the Committee Room or Council Chamber
If you need a copy of this Agenda and/or a Report in another format (e.g. large print, audio tape, Braille or other languages), please contact the Information Centre on 01392 380101 or email to: centre@devon.gov.uk or write to the Democratic and Scrutiny Secretariat at County Hall, Exeter, EX2 4QD.
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Membership

Councillors Sanders (Chairman), Brook, Colthorpe, Dempster, Eastman, Gilbert, Hook, Knight (Vice-Chairman) and Morse

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 the Reports or Background Papers relating to any item on this agenda should contact Vicky Moffat on 01392 383691

Agendas, Reports and Minutes of the Committee are published on the County Council s website at:

http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/councildemocracy/decision_making/cma/index_prw.htm

For further information please contact Vicky Moffat on 01392 383691.

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. For further information please contact Vicky Moffat on 01392 383691.

Webcasting and Reporting of Meetings and Proceedings

The proceedings of this meeting may be recorded for broadcasting live on the internet via the Democracy Centre on the County Council s website. The whole of the meeting may 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.devoncc.public-i.tv/core/

In addition, anyone wishing to film part or all of the proceedings may do so unless the press and public are excluded for that part of the meeting or there is good reason not to do so, as directed by the Chairman. Any filming must be done as unobtrusively as possible from a single fixed position without the use of any additional lighting; focusing only on those actively participating in the meeting and having regard also to the wishes of any member of the public present who may not wish to be filmed. As a matter of courtesy, anyone wishing to film proceedings is asked to advise the Chairman or the Democratic Services Officer in attendance so that all those present may be made aware that is happening.

Members of the public may also use Facebook and Twitter or other forms of social media to report on proceedings at this meeting.

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.

Mobile Phones

Please switch off all mobile phones before entering the Committee Room or Council Chamber

If you need a copy of this Agenda and/or a Report in another format (e.g. large print, audio tape, Braille or other languages), please contact the Information Centre on 01392 380101 or email to: centre@devon.gov.uk or write to the Democratic and Scrutiny Secretariat at County Hall, Exeter, EX2 4QD.

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Date Published: Wed Jun 11 2014

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