Decision details

A report was presented on an application for the deletion of Footpath 339 Rawtenstall, at Turton Hollow Road, Rossendale Borough, in accordance with File No. 804-460.  The application was on the grounds that the Definitive Map and Statement incorrectly recorded the route of a footpath at this location being largely along a line recorded to the south of Turton Hollow Road.

Details of the application and the evidence related to it, together with a summary of the law in relation to the continuous review of the definitive map and statement 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 provided, the Committee agreed that there was sufficient evidence for an Order to be made to delete section A-B-C, as shown in the papers, from the Definitive Map and Statement.

Resolved:

(i)  That the application for the deletion of Footpath 339 Rawtenstall, at Turton Hollow Road, Rossendale Borough, in accordance with File No. 804-460, be accepted.

(ii)  That an Order be made pursuant to Section 53 (2)(b) and Section 53 (3) (c) (iii) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to delete part of Footpath 339 Rawtenstall from the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way as shown on Committee Plan between points A-B -C.

(iii)  That being satisfied that the test for confirmation can be met, the Order be promoted to confirmation.