Meeting documents

HTM/12/8

Public Right of Way Committee

1 March 2012

Definitive Map Review 2011 - 2012 Parish of Abbots Bickington

Report of the Head of Highways and Traffic Management

Recommendation: It is recommended that it be noted that the Definitive Map Review has been completed in the parish of Abbots Bickington and no modifications are required. 1. Summary

The report examines the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Abbots Bickington in Torridge District.

2. Background

The original survey, under s. 27 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, revealed two footpaths in Abbots Bickington, which were recorded on the Definitive Map and Statement, Holsworthy & Broadwoodwidger Rural District with the relevant date of 1 July 1958.

The review of the Definitive Map, under s. 33 of the 1949 Act, which commenced in the 1970s, but was never completed, produced no proposals for change to the map in the parish.

The Limited Special Review of Roads Used as Public Paths (RUPPS), also carried out in the 1970s, did not affect this parish.

3. Review

The current Review began in April 2011 with a special public meeting held in the Parish Chairman's House. Public consultation was carried out and the review was advertised in the parish and in the North Devon Journal.

The responses were:

County Councillor A Boyle - no comment

Torridge Devon District Council - no comment

Abbots Bickington Parish Meeting - no comment

British Horse Society - no comment

Byways and Bridleways Trust - no comment

Country Land & Business Association - no comment

National Farmers' Union - no comment

Open Spaces Society - no comment

Ramblers' Association - no comment

Trail Riders' Fellowship - no comment

No valid proposals arose as a result of the consultation.

4. Conclusion

It is recommended that Members note that there are no proposals for modifying the Definitive Map in the parish of Abbots Bickington. Should any valid claim be made in the next six months, it would seem sensible for it to be determined promptly rather than be deferred.

5. Financial Considerations

There are no implications.

6. Sustainability Considerations

There are no implications.

7. Carbon Impact Considerations

There are no implications.

8. Equality Considerations

There are no implications

9. Legal Considerations

The implications/consequences of the recommendation have been taken into account in the preparing of the report.

10. Risk Management Considerations

There are no implications.

11. Reasons for Recommendation/Alternate Options Considered

To progress the parish by parish review of the Definitive Map in the Torridge area.

Lester Willmington

Head of Highways and Traffic Management

Electoral Division: Holsworthy Rural

Local Government Act 1972

List of Background Papers

Contact for enquiries: Alison Smith

Telephone No: 01392 383370

Background Paper Date File Ref.

Correspondence file: Abbots Bickington 2011- 2012 AS/DMR/ABB BIC

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