Decision details

A report was presented on an application for the addition to the Definitive Map and Statement of a public footpath from Gisburn Road to the junction of Public Footpaths 38, 39 and 41 Blacko, Pendle Borough (File reference 804-559).

Details of the claim and the evidence relating to it, together with a summary of the law in relation to the continuous review of the definitive map and statements of public rights of way (in the form of Annex A), were presented both as part of the report and by officers at the meeting.

Having examined all of the information presented, the Committee agreed that taking all the relevant evidence into account, there was sufficient evidence that an Order should be made and promoted to confirmation.

Resolved:

1.  That the application for a public footpath from Gisburn Road to the junction of Public Footpaths 38, 39 and 41 Blacko (reference 804-559) be accepted.

2.  That an Order be made pursuant to Section 53 (2)(b) and Section 53 (3)(b) and/or Section 53 (c)(i) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to add a public footpath from Gisburn Road to the junction of Public Footpaths 38, 39 and 41 Blacko, Pendle Borough to the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way as shown on the Committee Plan between points A-B-C-D.

3.  That being satisfied that the higher test for confirmation can be met the Order be promoted to confirmation.