Decision details

A report was presented on an application for a public footpath from Clitheroe Road to Chapel Lane, West Bradford, Ribble Valley in accordance with file no. 804-500.

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 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 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 Clitheroe Road to Chapel Lane, West Bradford, in accordance with file no. 804-500, be accepted

2.  That an Order(s) be made pursuant to Section 53 (2)(b) and Section 53 (3)(c)(i) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1081 to add a public footpath from Chapel Lane to Clitheroe Road on the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way as shown on the Committee Plan between points A-B-C-D-E-F.

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