Decision details

A report was presented on the proposed diversion of part of Carnforth Footpaths 2, 3 and  4, Lancaster.  The lengths of the existing path to be diverted were shown as A-B-C and B-F-G on the Committee plan attached to the agenda papers and the proposed alternative routes shown as A-D-E and C-H-F-J-G.

No objections to the proposal had been received.

It was reported that the proposed diversion had been prompted by the implementation of the England Coast Path and that the proposed alternative routes had been selected in order to divert the footpaths onto better drained, drier land, providing a substantial improvement to the network of public rights of way in this area.  In addition, the route would be more suitable for the potential increase in walkers using this footpath, resulting from the promotion of the England Coast Path. It would also provide a less intrusive route past the dwellings at Galley Hall which some walkers may prefer.

Resolved:

(i) That subject to no unsatisfactory responses to the consultations, an Order

be made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 to divert part of

Carnforth Footpaths 2, 3 and 4, from the routes shown by bold continuous

lines and marked A-B-C and B-F-G to the routes shown by bold broken

lines and marked A-D-E and C-H-F-J-G on the attached map.

(ii) That in the event of no objections being received, the Order be confirmed

and in the event of objections being received and not withdrawn, the Order

be sent to the Secretary of State and the county council promotes the order

to confirmation.

(iii) That provision be included in the Order such that it is also made under

Section 53A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, to amend the

Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way in consequence of

the coming into operation of the diversion.