Decision details

A report was presented providing an update on progress made in relation to matters previously considered by Committee.

A summary of the current progress on all Definitive Map Modification Order and Public Path Order applications was provided, including an update on those matters which had progressed since last year's report. This data had been extracted from the statutory register on 4th January 2024.

It was noted that although the term 'applications' had been used for convenience, these were not all formal applications made under Schedule 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 for definitive map modification orders, but included some cases where sufficient evidence had been discovered or presented to the county council to indicate an investigation was appropriate. For public path orders, there was currently no statutory application process but the list included requests using Lancashire County Council's application form or otherwise, and also cases where it appeared to officers that a Public Path Order was appropriate.

In response to a question, Committee were informed that no decision was required as yet for the Old Tram Bridge application and that Committee would be provided with further information later in the meeting.

The Chair reported that although there was a long list of outstanding applications, he was pleased to see more coming through to Committee for consideration.

Resolved: That the report be noted.