Meeting documents

HTM/13/12

Public Rights of Way Committee

28 February 2013

Definitive Map Review 2011-13 Parish of Tavistock

Report of the Head of Highways and Traffic Management

	Please note that the following recommendation is subject to consideration and determination by the Committee before taking effect.

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

The report examines the Definitive Map Review in the parish of Tavistock in the West Devon District.

2. Background

The original survey, under s. 27 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, revealed twenty four footpaths, in which were recorded on the Definitive Map and Statement, Tavistock Urban District with the relevant date of 1 May 1958. In 1987 the parish of Tavistock Hamlets was abolished and three footpaths were transferred to Tavistock parish.

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 September 2011 with a public meeting held in the Alexander Centre. Public consultation was carried out and the review was advertised in the parish and in the Tavistock Times.

The responses were:

County Councillor D Sellis - no comment

West Devon Borough Council - no comment

Tavistock Town 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

Three proposals emerged from the consultation exercise and the previous abandoned reviews. Proposal 1, a Schedule 14 application for the addition of a footpath running between Chollacott Close and Whitchurch Down is being pursued by means of a creation agreement in preference to a modification order. However, if no agreement can be reached the matter will be the subject of a future report to this Committee.

The two other proposals relate to the diversion of Footpath Nos. 2 and 6 and are being dealt with under delegated powers.

4. Conclusion

It is recommended that Members note that there are no other proposals for modifying the Definitive Map in the parish of Tavistock. 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. Public Health Impact

Amendments to the Definitive Map will contribute to the County Council's health and well being agenda.

12. 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: Tavistock

Local Government Act 1972

List of Background Papers

Contact for enquiries: Caroline Gatrell

Telephone No: 01392 382867

Background Paper Date File Ref.

Correspondence file: Tavistock 2011-2013 CG/DMR/TAV

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