Meeting documents

HTM/12/9

Public Right of Way Committee

1 March 2012

Definitive Map Review 2011- 2012 Parish of Gulworthy

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 Gulworthy and no modifications are required. 1. Summary

The report examines the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Gulworthy in the West Devon Borough.

2. Background

Gulworthy parish was created in 1987 from the parish of Tavistock Hamlets. The original survey, under s. 27 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, revealed six footpaths in the modern Gulworthy parish area, which were recorded on the Definitive Map and Statement, Tavistock Rural District with the relevant date of 1 May 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 June 2011 with a public meeting held in the Parish Hall. Public consultation was carried out and the review was advertised in the parish and in the Tavistock Times.

The responses were:

County Councillor P Sanders - no comment

West Devon Borough Council - no comment

Gulworthy Parish Council - no comment

British Horse Society - no comment

Byways and Bridleways Trust - no comment

Country Land & Business Association - 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 Gulworthy. 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 West Devon area.

Lester Willmington

Head of Highways and Traffic Management

Electoral Division: Yelverton Rural

Local Government Act 1972

List of Background Papers

Contact for enquiries: Caroline Gatrell

Telephone No: (01392) 383026

Background Paper Date File Ref.

Correspondence file: Gulworthy 2011-2012 CG/DMR/GUL

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